Housing tax credits AWOL for Hamilton County projects
For the fifth consecutive year, Hamilton County has been shut out of federal tax credits for affordable housing projects, while nearby counties have had success in the competitive program.
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No relief in sight for shortage of affordable housing in area
Marion County is suffering from a severe shortage of affordable housing and the inventory is not expected to increase anytime soon. The most popular financing option to help build affordable housing projects is so limited that only a small fraction of the developments get built.
$8.5M apartment project could help revive near-west side
The Westside Community Development Corp. is proposing to develop the 56-unit affordable housing project along Michigan Street as part of a larger effort to rejuvenate the area.
$2M revival planned for near-north apartment building
Two local not-for-profits have partnered to buy a dilapidated apartment building along the Meridian Street corridor south of 38th Street that was vacated last November due to health and safety concerns.
Lender grants $10 million to affordable-housing projects
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, commonly known as a private-sector bank for banks, announced July 17 that it awarded $10 million in affordable-housing grants in Indiana and Michigan, including two $500,000 grants for projects in Indianapolis.
Hamilton County’s residential boom leaves affordability behind
Only about 2 percent of the avalanche of residential units built in Hamilton County the last five years is dedicated to affordable housing.
Developer soars with ‘special needs’ housing niche
Gary Hobbs and his wife, Lori, have built BWI LLC into a fast-growing developer of affordable housing with 48 employees and more than $10 million in annual revenue.
Revitalization plan brings new homes to Crown Hill area
Near North Development Corp. is serving as master developer of the project, which is using $488,000 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants.
Van Rooy converting more units to market rate
The local apartment owner and manager will spend $2.5 million to upgrade Ransom Place near the IUPUI campus from Section 8 housing. It’s the second time the company has undertaken such a project in the neighborhood the past few years.
Aging suburbs facing long road back
Poverty is encroaching on the outer townships of Marion County, adding to their handicap in the competition with doughnut counties, where houses are newer, and sidewalks, sewer connections and bike paths come standard.
Lilly Endowment awards $6.3M to Indy housing group
The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership will use the funds to help qualified residents purchase homes and revitalize their neighborhoods.
Pressure on legislature to address abandoned homes
Banks are pushing for reform to the state’s process for home foreclosures.
Real estate developer, philanthropist Glick dies at 92
Eugene Biccard Glick built a fortune as a residential real estate developer before becoming better known as one the city’s most generous philanthropists. The Indianapolis native and World War II veteran died Wednesday.
Skywalk adds architectural element to senior-housing project
Two four-story structures, at the southwest and northwest corners of 30th and Clifton streets, will be built as part of a $10.7 million project that will include 57 units linked by an elevated walkway.
Old Northside apartment projects reviving two buildings
Flock Real Estate Group is investing $1 million to refurbish side-by-side apartment buildings at the northeast corner of 13th and Alabama streets, and Englewood Group is spending $3.6 million to convert a former church across the street.
Pedcor moving ahead with $13M Central State apartments
The Retreat on Washington would be the developer’s second project at the former psychiatric hospital campus on Indianapolis’ west side.
16 Park developer to rebuild after ‘heartbreaking’ fire
The Friday blaze engulfed a four-story, 28-unit apartment building due to open this fall as part of the $34 million 16 Park project. The Indianapolis Housing Agency says construction will resume as soon as possible.
Cause, origin of apartment building fire undetermined
The fire destroyed part of 16 Park, a $34 million affordable housing development that's intended to help spur a revival of the 16th Street corridor.
Keystone Towers redevelopment could start in April
The first phase of the $22.5 million project, dubbed The Point on Fall Creek, would involve the construction of 58 apartments. Another 80 units would follow, complemented by a retail component.
Apartment project planned for south end of Monon
The local arm of a California-based developer of affordable housing is planning to invest up to $10 million in a 60-unit complex at 20th Street and the Monon Trail.