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Housing Development by NHDC in Florida Recognized as
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A new project developed by Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation(NHDC),
a NeighborWorks network member, was featured in the Spring 2008 issue of Florida Housing Coalition’s
Housing News Network journal for its affordable, green features. NHDC’s
North Point at Ironwood development is certified by Florida Green Building
Coalition because of its Energy Star features, water efficiency, lot choice,
healthy materials and home buyer education. North Point is one of
several developments that will be recognized as a “green success story”
during Florida Housing Coalition’s statewide national conference September
15-17. Learn more [PDF] (pages 18-20) |
NHDC has won the NAHRO Award of
Merit for our work at North Point at Ironwood
Neighborhood Housing
and Development Corporation (NHDC) has been named a 2007 recipient of the
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Merit Award
in the Community Revitalization Category for its North Point at Iron Wood
residential sub-division.
The
award recognizes outstanding achievement in housing and community development
programs through the nation, and will be presented to David Herkalo, NHDC
Executive Director, at the NAHRO Summer Conference July 20, in Chicago. The
North Point at Iron Wood project is also being considered for a NAHRO National
Award of Excellence; the winners will be announced in October.
“NAHRO
members are consistently on the forefront of innovation in the affordable
housing industry,” said NAHRO President Donald J. Cameron. “The work of our
Awards of Excellence winners help Americans nationwide turn units into homes,
and downtowns into economic engines.”
The
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials is a 74-year-old
membership organization of 3,200 housing and community development agencies and
19,500 professionals throughout the United States whose mission is to create
affordable housing and safe, viable communities that enhance the quality of
life for all Americans, especially those of low-and moderate-income. NAHRO
ensures that housing and community development professionals have the
leadership skills and education to serve communities; advocates for appropriate
laws and policies; and fosters the highest standards of ethical behavior,
service and accountability.
In the Press
Gainesville Guardian
NHDC was recently featured in the Gainesville Guardian for our
work at North Point at Ironwood. Click on the pages to view the entire article.
Page1 and Page 2.
We were featured in the October 19th issue of the
Gainesville Guardian about our North Point at Ironwood dedication. Click on the
pages to view the entire article. Page 1 and Page 2.
Gainesville Sun
NHDC receives grant money to help counsel clients threatened with
foreclosure. Click
here to view the article.
NHDC was recently featured in the Gainesville Sun in regards to
our new project North Point at Ironwood.
Future Events
July 10, 2010 - Homebuyer Education Seminar @ 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(GACAR)
August 7, 2010 - Homebuyer Education Seminar @ 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(GACAR)
September 11, 2010 - Homebuyer Education Seminar @ 8:00 a.m. – 5
p.m. (GACAR)