Massachusetts

LISC has named Tina Brooks, Massachusetts’ undersecretary for housing and community development, as its new EVP for programs.

Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a new program designed to integrate support services and affordable housing for the elderly, disabled, and homeless families.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released revised fiscal year (FY) 2011 income limits for certain areas.

The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is contemplating changes to several aspects of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for FY 2012.

Larry Curtis, the mustachioed president and managing partner of WinnDevelopment, likens the role of a developer to a musical conductor. “What I like about being a developer is you get to invent deals. You’re the orchestra leader that doesn’t necessarily know how to play all the instruments…”

The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has released the final version of its 2011 qualified allocation plan.

NH&RA congratulates Corcoran Jennison President Marty Jones on her appointment as the new head of MassDevelopment.

The Boston Redevelopment Authority recently released updated Boston census data and a summary of data changes between 2000 and 2010, including age, ethnicity and housing data.

The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that the first rental funding competition of 2011 will begin on April 28, 2011.

The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development has released a draft version of its 2011 Qualified Allocation Plan for governing the state’s LIHTC program.

NH&RA Historic Preservation Development Council Member MacRostie Historic Advisors has posted an excellent state historic tax credit update on its website.

The Massachusetts Department of Housing & Economic Development has released a draft version of its 2011 One Year Action Plan for CDGB, HOME, ESG & HOPWA Programs.