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2022 Press Releases





July 8, 2022
City of Houston Responds to Latest GLO Tactics

GLO strips City of $52 Million allocated for nonprofits and Economic Development post-Harvey

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January 13, 2021
Campanile on Commerce brings high-quality housing to Second Ward

Newly constructed community provides affordable options for seniors

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2021 Press Releases

December 1, 2021
City Council Approves Contribution to Robins Landing

Funds provided will facilitate necessary infrastructure to begin building the residential community

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November 10, 2021
City Council Approves First Developments for New Harvey Recovery Small Rental Program

The Program provides opportunities for renters and nonprofit developers

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November 3, 2021
City of Houston Partners with Mercato, Inc. to Prepare Independent Grocers for Online Ordering & Delivery

eCommerce solution will build capacity of neighborhood grocers and specialty food stores.

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October 29, 2021
New Hope Housing Savoy to provide supportive housing in Sharpstown area

Sharpstown community of 120 apartment homes is the latest to break ground in the Harvey Multifamily Program

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October 28, 2021
Green Oaks Apartments to bring high-quality housing to Greenspoint

Newly constructed building will provide affordable options for working families

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October 28, 2021
Temenos Place to provide Homelessness Intervention development in Midtown

Newly constructed building will expand Homelessness Intervention; help those displaced

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October 18, 2021
Sunrise Lofts Brings Permanent Supportive Housing Model to EaDo

Apartments will offer living spaces and services for homeless and vulnerable young adults

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October 15, 2021
Avenue 360 Health And Wellness To Open New Location In Midtown

City funded land purchase for eighth facility providing health and medical care

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October 14, 2021
Hartwood at Briarwest welcomes 120 households at Grand Opening in West Houston

City’s Harvey Multifamily Program continues to provide new homes in all areas of the city

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October 14, 2021
W. Leo Daniels Tower To Bring Refreshed Apartments To Northside Neighborhood

City’s Harvey Multifamily Program contributes funds for much needed revitalization

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September 24, 2021
St. Elizabeth Place breathes new life into historic Fifth Ward hospital

Safe and affordable apartments will provide new homes and new opportunities

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September 21, 2021
Harvey Multifamily Program to Sponsor Two New Communities

$25M Final Allocation will support new construction in Northside and Southeast Houston.

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September 8, 2021
City Council Approves New Hope Housing Savoy, Providing 120 Affordable Rental Homes in Sharpstown

City’s Harvey Multifamily Program continues to aid in recovery with second completed development.

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August 12, 2021
Edison Lofts affordable rental homes to revitalize Fort Bend community

City’s Harvey Multifamily Program continues to aid in recovery with second completed development.

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July 22, 2021
City Council Approves Caroline Lofts, Providing 119 Affordable Rental Homes in Midtown

Caroline Lofts will provide opportunities for essential workers and others to live in resilient, affordable homes with close access to Downtown.

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July 21, 2021
City Council Approves Sunrise Lofts, which will Provide 89 Permanent Homes for Vulnerable Young Adults

Young adults, including those aging out of foster care who are currently at risk of or experiencing homelessness, will have a new home and community in Houston’s East End.

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July 20, 2021
Houston City Council Approves Development of Affordable Workforce Homes in Greenspoint Area

Summit at Renaissance Park provides 325 new, resilient homes for residents to help welcome development of Greenspoint

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June 30, 2021
Houston City Council approves new construction of senior affordable apartment homes

City is investing $10.25 million in Harvey Recovery funds to build new senior apartment complex in Historic Third Ward.

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June 3, 2021
Affordable senior community on Memorial Drive in the Old Sixth Ward to be rebuilt with disaster recovery funding

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) will provide up to $25 million to support the rebuilding of 2100 Memorial, a senior living center severely damaged during Hurricane Harvey.

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May 4, 2021
Addition of four developments brings Harvey Multifamily Program total to 3,900 new homes

$100 million expansion of Harvey Multifamily Program will provide additional affordable homes to essential workers, seniors, and vulnerable Houstonians.

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April 20, 2021
City of Houston and Harmony House Break Ground on New 128-Bed Dormitory-Style Residence for Working Men Experiencing Homelessness

City of Houston is investing over $6.8 million in local homelessness intervention agency Harmony House to create a new building, which will provide homes and wrap-around social services for working, previously homeless men.

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April 5, 2021
$11 Million in Federal Disaster Recovery Funds Allocated for New Affordable Apartment Community in Houston Heights

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) will provide $11 million to construct a new multifamily development in Houston Heights.

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2011 Press Releases



October 14, 2011
City To Host Parade of Quality Affordable Homes

October showcase to feature over two dozen new homes for sale in historic neighborhoods throughout Houston

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June 20, 2011
HUD and Neighborworks America Announce Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program in Texas

$135 Million Now Available in Texas to Help Homeowners at Risk of Foreclosure with Interest Free, Forgivable Loans-Deadline for Pre-Application Worksheet is July 22

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June 2, 2011
Houston HOPE Celebrates National Homeownership Month

City to host Parade of Homes – featuring over 35 quality, affordable homes for sale in historic neighborhoods throughout Houston

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