Design
Marrying Affordability and Sustainability at The Rose
Located just south of downtown Minneapolis, The Rose incorporates pioneering green building techniques among its 90 mixed-income (47 affordable and 43 market-rate) apartments, which range from efficiencies to three bedrooms.
6 Lessons Learned from a Historic St. Louis Rehab Project
The Arcade Apartments development is finished product of a historic rehabilitation of a 500,000-square-foot architectural landmark in downtown St. Louis. The $118 million project involved a mix of federal and state historic tax credits and New Market Tax Credits, loans, mortgages and investment from Webster University.
Affordable Cottage Community Spotlights Benefits of Reduced Zoning Regulations
Zoning restrictions are one of the obstacles challenging housing affordability, often favoring single-family homes and limiting higher-density multifamily buildings. One project that highlights how reduced zoning restrictions can benefit development of creative and effective housing options is the Boiceville Cottages in Brooktondale, N.Y.
Seamless Design and Community Engagement Critical to Affordable Housing Success
The Seattle Housing Authority’s (SHA) redevelopment of its Rainier Vista property transformed the community. The large-scale project replaced 481 deteriorating public housing units from the 1940s with a new mixed-income, mixed-use community of 1,092 residential units with office, retail, services and recreational space.
7 Sensational Kitchen Design Trends
Thoughtful planning and attentive design of the kitchen sets the tone for the rest of the home. Gather inspiration for new styles with these seven kitchen design trends.
Home Rehab Program Converts Eyesores Into Assets
Homes for rehab are often beset with significant structural issues such as collapsed roofs, mold, water infiltration or cracked foundations. In the greater Chicago area, the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County (AHCLC) created a successful approach to revitalizing communities.
Localities and States Push for Wider Acceptance of Accessory Dwelling Units
What if there was a simple solution to help communities struggling with high housing costs, limited developable land and a demand for multigenerational living? An increasing number of communities around the United States have found that there is such a solution: accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Learn how different localities are integrating these solutions into their communities, and download the latest NAHB report on diversifying housing options.
Vacant Airport Transforms into Vibrant Housing Development
The master plan will convert the site to commercial, residential and recreational uses. When fully built, it will feature more than 5,900 homes, including a minimum of 25% affordable owner-occupied and rental units.
No Enthusiasm Curb for Curbless Showers
When it comes to the most sought-after aging-in-place projects, bathrooms dominate the top spot. In a recent NAHB survey of remodelers, more than eight out of 10 reported that installing grab bars (89%), higher toilets (85%) and curbless showers (82%) were the most common aging-in-place projects.
Repurposed Mining Land Offers Affordable Mixed Housing Options
Daybreak, a mixed-use, walkable community in South Jordan, Utah, is the first project in the region to reclaim surplus mining land and create opportunities for market-rate affordability without additional subsidies.
