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City of Phoenix receives $25M from U.S. Department of Energy to create the Green Rail Corridor

In partnership with ASU and Arizona Public Service, “Energize Phoenix” project will be launched to save energy, create jobs and transform neighborhoods.

AZHFA's New Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) Plus Program

MRB Plus offers 5% of the purchase price to be used toward a downpayment or closing costs. The program is available in all areas of Arizona outside of Maricopa and Pima counties.

Deadline is April 16 for the proposal on how to spend Arizona's $125 million "Hardest Hit Funds"

Arizona will get an application in by the deadline with plans on how to spend its share of the federal funding.

Obama Announces a New $1.5 Billion Program for Foreclosure Crisis for Arizona and 4 Other States

President Obama unveiled a new program to aid the states hardest hit by home foreclosures to test new approaches to the housing crisis.

Funding Announcement from Arizona Department of Housing

ADOH announces funding from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program for redevelopment of foreclosed multi-family rental housing projects. Applications due April 5.

HUD's Announcement of the New Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC)

OSHC is designed to help build stronger, more sustainable communities by connecting housing to jobs, fostering local innovation and building a clean energy economy.

EPA Recognizes City of Tempe for Smart Growth Achievements

City of Tempe receives U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement for the Tempe Transportation Center.

USGBC Affordable Housing Summit, Nov. 10, 2009

A free pre-conference event organized in conjunction with the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo hosts panel discussions with national experts on green affordable housing, design charrettes, and guided tours of innovative projects.

Governor's Housing Forum, September 14-16, 2009

Arizona’s statewide housing conference hosts keynote speaker Ron Sims, 25 sessions, the rollout of the 2009 State of Housing in Arizona report, and more, at the Buttes Marriott in Tempe.

Community Land Trust is Part of Chandler's NSP Program for Homeownership

City of Chandler ratified an agreement with NewTown Community Land Trust wherein the city will purchase 17 foreclosed homes using funding from HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

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