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September 24, 2009

Gulfport Mayor on Tax Credits and Housing:
The mayor of Gulfport says there are too many available homes in the city. Now he's calling for Governor Haley Barbour to help. Wednesday, Mayor George Schloegel wrote a letter to the governor detailing Gulfport's housing dilemma. The mayor says with at least 2,300 homes on the market and even more rental units available, the city needs to re-think tax credit developments.

September 01, 2009

Breaking the Mold: Testimonial
An interview with Joshua and Jacquelyn Anderson discussing how affordable housing has made a difference in their desire to stay on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. They live in beautiful, new subsidized housing developed through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program administered by Mississippi Home Corporation. Warm Welcome Gulf Coast, an initiative of Back Bay Mission, is an outreach campaign to position affordable housing as critical to rebuilding the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

August 31, 2009

Pieces of the Puzzle (Ad)
An ad created for Warm Welcome Gulf Coast. Warm Welcome Gulf Coast, an initiative of Back Bay Mission, is an outreach campaign to position affordable housing as critical to rebuilding the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

August 28, 2009

Hurricane Katrina: Has Mississippi Fallen Further Behind?
At the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the harmful consequences of Mississippiʼs misplaced priorities have become clear, and perhaps irreversible. The State has reduced its allocation for housing programs, lowered its forecasts for key affordable housing programs and abandoned plans for a full housing recovery.

Governor Barbour Releases Progress Report on Hurricane Katrina Recovery
As the Mississippi Gulf Coast continues its recovery from Hurricane Katrina, the pace of construction has grown while the need for temporary housing subsided, according to "Katrina: Four Years After," an annual progress report released by Governor Haley Barbour today.

Financial Crisis Cripples New Affordable Housing
For thousands of low-income renters nationwide - but especially in rural towns and small cities - the recession is hitting home in an unexpected way. Nationwide, funding to build low-cost apartments has dropped by more than half in two years to $4 billion. Hundreds of projects can't get off the ground because the federal tax credits that help offset development costs are currently worthless to traditional investors.

August 17, 2009

Second Street Residents Still Don’t Want Cottages:
Residents of the 2nd Street community learned more Monday night about a proposed housing development. Gulfport School leaders and consultants met with people to discuss possibilities for the old East Ward Elementary School property. The superintendent hoped to dispel rumors by giving 2nd Street residents first-hand information about the district's plans for the old East Ward site. The plans include eco-friendly cottages, something many residents still don't like.

August 14, 2009

Interested in Learning More about the Hope VI Development in Biloxi?: Contact Charles T. Harrison Realty
Low to moderate-income families who are interested in becoming homeowners in the beautiful Hope VI development in Biloxi should contact Charles T. Harrison Realty, located at 720 Jackson Street in Biloxi. Please call 228.436.6982 for more information or to set up an appointment. Visit Charles T. Harrison Realty's website to view the affordable properties that are available.

July 22, 2009

Gautier Council Rejects Proposed Cottage Development
A 43-unit Mississippi Cottage development on the south side of U.S. 90 and west of Beasley Road was rejected on a 5-2 vote by the Gautier City Council during its Tuesday meeting. A public hearing drew citizens who spoke against the project, which would have included businesses fronting U.S. 90 and one- and two-bedroom cottages south to Old Spanish Trail on about five acres.

March 31, 2009

New Development Gets Green Light:
The two year battle between a Texas developer and one South Mississippi city is over. After Tuesday's 4-3 council vote, Realtex Development Corporation will be allowed to build another affordable housing community in the city of Gulfport.

 

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