The DC Housing Authority and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development invited community stakeholders and residents to participate on the Barry Farm Choice Neighborhoods Steering Committee and three subcommittees including Housing, Neighborhood and People. To assist with the District’s and DCHA’s mission to revitalize Barry Farm, the U.S. Department of Housing […]
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development has selected Housing Opportunities Unlimited (HOU) to provide comprehensive case management to Park Morton residents under the New Communities Initiative. The New Communities Initiative redevelopment plan includes a human capital plan to help residents achieve self-sufficiency. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning […]
Sheridan Station Phase III, a HOPE VI project developed in partnership by the Housing Authority and WC Smith, broke ground on a 133 unit affordable housing development. The development will include 40 replacement units with a priority for Barry Farm households. To read the full press release, click HERE.
The DC Office of Planning announces the Mid-City East Small Area Plan Recommendations for the neighborhoods of Bates/Truxton Circle, Bloomingdale, Eckington, Hanover, LeDroit Park, Sursum Corda and portions of Edgewood and Stronghold. For more information, click HERE.
Housing Opportunities Unlimited, the New Communities case management provider for the Park Morton neighborhood, sponsored its annual Back-to-School and Resource Fair at Park Morton. Over 75 attendees enjoyed inflatable activities and games. Children and youth received backpacks, complete with folders, notebooks, pens, pencils and other needed supplies for school. Food was provided and local talent performed. […]
DayBreak, Inc. a long-time provider of youth development in Lincoln Heights, sponsored its annual Back-to-School Carnival in Marvin Gaye Park, (located within walking distance of Lincoln Heights). Over 400 attendees enjoyed carnival rides and games. Children and youth received backpacks, folders, notebooks, pens, pencils and other needed supplies for school. Food was provided and local […]
The DC Housing Authority announced solicitation for redevelop of its headquarters building at 1133 North Capitol St. NE as mixed-use to include retail, commercial and residential development. The site’s existing zoning allows for a total of 1.1 million gross square feet of development potential, which will include a new headquarters for the housing agency. For […]
The DC Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted to approve A&R Development and Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) as the master planning and development team to lead the Barry Farm redevelopment. The selection marks the completion of a competitive solicitation process initiated in the Fall of 2012 by the DC Housing Authority in partnership with […]
Mayor Vincent C. Gray joined residents for this annual event featuring local talent, including choreographed dance routines and recited poetry. Resident leaders and service providers were recognized for their dedicated work in the community. DC Housing Authority Executive Director Adrienne Todman was among special guests were in attendance.
Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Victor L. Hoskins were joined by Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander, other Councilmembers and dignitaries to ceremonially cut the ribbon on The Nannie Helen at 4800. The Nannie Helen at 4800 is a mixed-use development that consists of 70 units of affordable housing, […]