Green Affordable Housing Underwriting Forum

The deadline for registering for the Green Affordable Housing Underwriting Forum at the Federal Reserve in downtown Los Angeles on September 10th from 8 am - 2 pm is quickly approaching so please register soon if you plan to attend, and please feel free to pass this notice on to others.

Last date to register: September 7th (There is no cost for this event, but registration is required).

http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2010/0910/index.html

Marketplace of (Sustainable) Ideas

Marketplace of (Sustainable) Ideas
Promoting sustainability through the sharing of ideas

Sponsored by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development

All events occur in Conference Room 813, between 12-1pm at the Los Angeles Field Office.
611 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles CA 90017

Wednesday September 1st
Paul Bunje, Ph.D.
on sustainability and climate change
UCLA, Executive Director, Center for Climate Change Solutions
UCLA Institute of the Environment

Center for Community Self-Help announces Financing available for Acquistion, Rehab, Construction, and Permanent

 

The Center for Community Self-Help, a nonprofit community development lender and credit union with an office in Oakland, CA, is using its NSP2 grant to make up to $20 million in below-market-rate loans in Los Angeles County.  Self-Help is seeking affordable multifamily projects which comply with NSP2 eligibility requirements.  Financing available for acquisition, rehab, construction, and permanent.  Please contact Nick Auten for more details:  Nicholas.auten@self-help.org, 202-349-1852.

MASS Architecture and Design featured in DWELL Magazine

MASS Architecture and Design, a SCANPH member, is featured in DWELL Magazine for their Auburn 7 Development. Auburn 7 was designed by MASS Architecture and Design, a Silver Lake-based firm founded in 2005 by Gregory Williams and Ana Henton.

Read more: http://www.dwell.com/articles/lucky-7.html#ixzz0vkyz0Clv

 

Abode Communities Development, Casa Dominguez Receives LEED for Homes Platinum Certification

 

Casa Dominguez Receives LEED for Homes Platinum Certification 

Shortly after Abode Communities celebrated the official dedication of Casa Dominguez, the innovative project was awarded Platinum certification for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) for Homes, the highest rating bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Freddie Mac's Symposium for Housing Industry Professionals - "Rebuilding the Purchase Market"

Freddie Mac will host a Symposium to offer general and in-depth strategy discussions with prominent housing experts. Please read the attached flyer with your members and register for this exciting event. The flyer will connect to a E-Vite system.

This will be an exciting opportunity for them to network with their peers, housing industry leaders, and other attendees to establish new contacts that could help them grow their business.

When: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Where: Los Angeles Marriott Downtown
Parking: Covered by Freddie Mac

Property Management RFP

Restore Neighborhoods LA, Inc. (RNLA), a non-profit real estate holding and development company, is looking for experienced property management firms to respond to a Request For Proposals (RFP) to manage single family and multi-family, vacant and partially occupied, foreclosed properties in Central, East and South Los Angeles and the North and South Valley. To view the RFP please visit www.restoreneighborhoodsla.org.

CALIFORNIA LIFELINE TELEPHONE PROGRAM

California Lifeline Telephone Program Cuts Costs For Home Phones

Having a home phone is still a good option for everyone. Emergencies can occur at any time and the reliability of a home phone is a worthwhile investment.

CRA Hearing in Los Angeles on August 17, 2010

CRA

CRA Hearing Dates Announced, Public Comments Sought

LA City Gail Goldberg to retire

Gail Goldberg, Planning Director for the City of Los Angeles for the past 4 1/2 years has submitted her letter or resignation intending to retire. For additional information, please download her letter here.
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