The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday that $7.6 million in American Rescue Plan Funds have been awarded to Louisiana for Emergency Housing Vouchers.
Demolition at vacant Friedrich complex could start this summer
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Demolition of buildings at a long-vacant industrial site on the East Side could begin this summer.
Dallas-based Provident Realty Advisors plans to tear down most of the structures comprising the Friedrich complex at East Commerce, North Pine, North Olive and Gibbs streets. The large Friedrich Refrigerators sign overlooking Commerce Street will remain it’s not part of the firm’s project.
Provident wants to build 358 apartments 11 more than originally planned along with fitness and club rooms, a six-story parking garage and a pool, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Posted By Iridian Casarez on Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 11:29 AM click to enlarge The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has granted more than $90 million to 24 Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) across the nation, including the North Coast s Hoopa and Karuk tribes, to support new housing construction, housing rehabilitation and critical infrastructure projects. The Hoopa Valley Tribe received $5 million, while the Karuk Tribe was awarded $2 million. “This past year was a stark reminder of just how important access to safe, stable housing is especially in Tribal communities disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “The funding HUD is awarding today will support much needed affordable housing investments in Indian Country.”