$5 million award from Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago will support affordable housing projects in Illinois, Wisconsin
CHICAGO, IL– An award totaling $5 million will allow Cinnaire to support -five affordable housing projects in the Midwest including the acquisition, rehabilitation and construction of 269 units.
The developments will be across Illinois and Wisconsin, with an emphasis on housing people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness and senior citizens.
“Economic pressures, like rising interest rates and material costs, provide significant challenges for development. These factors further compound the already critical need for affordable housing support in both rural and urban communities across our District,” said Michael Ericson, President and CEO, FHLBank Chicago. “We are answering the call with AHP subsidies to provide support in partnership with our member institutions and developers, community organizations, public housing authorities, tribal governments, and other units of government.”
Projects include:
Meadowlark Eco-Cottages: Meadowlark Eco-Cottages will bring 54 new affordable family apartments to Ellsworth, WI. The development will include a solar field to power the apartments and aims to achieve as close as possible to a net zero energy impact. West Cap will provide residents with supportive services, and 11 project units will be set aside for veterans, individuals with disabilities and individuals who have been homeless.
Riverview Lofts: A partnership between Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Inc. and Gorman & Company, Riverview Lofts will bring 56 affordable apartments to Wausau, WI. Twelve units will be set aside for individuals with disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness. The development site overlooks the Wisconsin River and in walking distance to downtown Wausau.
Woodale Crossing: Jewish Family Services, Inc. is developing Woodale Crossing, a 56-unit affordable senior housing development in Brown Deer, WI. This innovative project will utilize Medicaid and other funding to provide a high level of supportive services to some of the most vulnerable residents of Milwaukee County, creating supportive living environment that provides on-site support while fostering and encouraging independence. Twelve units will be set aside for individuals with disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness.
“To be among the organizations who were selected and ranked on the top of the list is an honor,” said Elisabeth Rask, loan underwriter at Cinnaire. “But most notably, we are pleased that two of the projects will be developed in partnership with emerging or established BIPOC-led development firms. The need for affordable housing is a persistent issue we work to address and through the AHP, we can bring that to fruition.”
FHLBank Chicago annually contributes 10 percent of its net earnings to affordable housing programs, including both the AHP and the DPP® Program, which distributes forgivable grants to cover down payment and closing costs for eligible households throughout the year, as well as additional programs aimed at increasing diversity in affordable housing and small business growth.
About Cinnaire
Cinnaire is a non-profit financial partner that supports affordable housing developments along with community and economic revitalization initiatives through creative investments, loans and real estate development services. Since 1993, Cinnaire has invested $4.9 billion to support the development of 863 housing communities in 10 states, providing 53,146 affordable apartment homes for more than 114,000 individuals and families and has provided community development loans to support the creation/retention of more than 4.7 million square feet of commercial, mixed-use, and community space. Cinnaire is a cooperate owner in CPC Mortgage Company, a national mortgage lending company specializing in Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) finance products. In its mission to change lives and transform neighborhoods into thriving communities, Cinnaire has helped to create or retain over 80,000 jobs and spur $9.3 billion in economic impact. https://cinnaire.com
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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