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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Over $7.5 million appropriated to affordable housing projects in downtown Albuquerque, Barelas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilors passed a resolution Monday night appropriating millions of dollars to multiple affordable housing projects in downtown and Barelas. The measure allocates more than $7.5 million in state capital outlay funding to three projects. Story continues below New Mexico News Insiders: What Happens When The Rio Grande Runs Dry? News: 'You are very spiteful': Community confronts McKinley County DA over funding issues Trending: VIDEO: Man arrested, accused of setting father's house on fire and stealing emergency vehicle News: Repeat drunk driver saw jail as 'free vacation;' then an opportunity came in Bernalillo County The projects include $5 million for the Lomas Towers Apartments Project, which will convert 85% of the Lomas Towers building into 100 – 120 workforce housing apartments. Nearly $2 million is going to the Romero project, which will create 69 affordable housing units, along with commercial space in Barelas. GIZMO Artspace will get more than $630,000 to fund renovations to turn a downtown building into an arts hub that will provide six affordable reentry housing units transitioning for young adults transitioning from incarceration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Free Malaysia Today
7 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Backbencher laments absence of affordable homes in Sibu
DAP's Oscar Ling said many from among the lower- and middle-income bracket in Sibu are waiting for affordable homes. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : A backbencher has urged the government to build affordable housing projects in Sibu, Sarawak, under the 13th Malaysia Plan, saying that there are no such homes in the constituency. DAP's Oscar Ling (PH-Sibu) said there have been no affordable housing projects developed by the federal government in Sibu to date. Oscar Ling. 'The only affordable housing project under the housing and local government is in Sibu Jaya and that can be considered abandoned,' he told the Dewan Rakyat during the debate on the 13MP today. 'My constituents are asking whether this project will continue under the 13MP. 'We cannot allow Sibu to be left behind in the national housing agenda.' Ling said many in the lower- and middle-income groups in Sibu were waiting for affordable homes He suggested that Putrajaya consider building affordable homes in Sungai Bidut in Sibu's West Bank area. He said the West Bank had great potential for development, citing a recent state government project to build a bridge connecting the area with the Sibu city centre. Sibu Hospital in dire need of upgrades The three-term MP also said Sibu Hospital was nearly at maximum capacity, pointing out that it serves as the main hospital for referrals in Sarawak's entire central region. 'The hospital is facing space limitations and insufficient facilities. The demand for specialist services is increasing year-on-year,' he said. Ling called for the 13MP to include a new building for the hospital in line with plans to turn it into a regional hospital like the Miri Hospital, and Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) in Kuching. He said radiotherapy treatment services were currently only available at SGH, forcing cancer patients from areas like Kapit and Song to incur high travel and accommodation costs to receive treatment. He also said it was time for Sibu Hospital to have its own oncology department equipped with the necessary facilities as well as human resources and treatment capabilities. 'This can only be achieved if a new Sibu Hospital building is built with specific plans to accommodate such facilities,' he said.
CBC
11-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Alberta, feds put $203M toward affordable housing across the province
Social Sharing Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province. Provincial Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the joint funding will go toward 25 projects and see more than 2,300 units built. Nixon says the projects range from housing for young adults and students in downtown Edmonton to units in Calgary for those facing homelessness. He says this round of funding keeps the province on track to meet its goal of creating 82,000 units by 2031. Federal Prairies Economic Development Minister Eleanor Olszewski says the funding is an example of what can happen when governments work together. She says beyond building homes for those in need, the funding will create jobs and boost Canada's housing industry. "That includes Canadian technology, using Canadian employees, Canadian workers and relying on Canadian lumber," Olszewski said at a news conference on Friday in Edmonton.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alberta, Ottawa putting $203 million into new affordable housing units
EDMONTON — Alberta and Ottawa have signed off on $203 million for new affordable housing projects across the province. Provincial Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says the joint funding will go toward 25 projects and see more than 2,300 units built. Nixon says the projects range from housing for young adults and students in downtown Edmonton to units in Calgary for those facing homelessness. He says this round of funding keeps the province on track to meet its goal of creating 82,000 units by 2031. Federal Prairies Economic Development Minister Eleanor Olszewski says the funding is an example of what can happen when governments work together. She says beyond building homes for those in need, the funding will create jobs and boost Canada's housing industry. "That includes Canadian technology, using Canadian employees, Canadian workers and relying on Canadian lumber," Olszewski said at a Friday news conference in Edmonton. "It's also about building a stronger Canada, where every partner — federal, provincial — is pulling in the same direction." This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2025. The Canadian Press
Daily Telegraph
24-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
NSW state budget housing plan ‘potential' planning for a new metro between Tallawong and St Marys
Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News. NSW is on track to a budget surplus in the next three years with the Minns government spruiking its 'responsible' spending as the state charts a path out of the red. This year's budget has projected balance sheets will reach a $1.1bn surplus in 2027-28. The surplus would be the first since 2018-19, with the deficit for this financial year growing to $5.7bn. However, gross debt will take longer to wrangle with debts expected to peak at $199bn in 2028-29 compared to the $178.8bn forecast for June next year. Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Finance Minister Courtney Houssos speaking to media at the state budget lockup. Picture: Rohan Kelly The deteriorating public workers compensation scheme has dealt the budget its biggest blow with a $2.6bn hit due to increasing insurance expenses, posing the greatest threat to the future budget surplus. Housing · The biggest announcement out of this year's budget is the government's commitment to guarantee pre-sales for up to $1bn of approved housing projects to fast track 5000 homes. · $83.4m will be set aside to accelerate planning approvals stuck in the slugging development process, including large-scale market, social and affordable housing projects. The NSW Government announced plans in their 2025 to fast track 5000 homes. Picture: Gaye Gerard Social services · The other major announcement from this year's budget is the commitment of $1.2bn to a landmark child protection package to re-build the out-of-home care system, including 191.5m to recruit more than 200 new case workers and retain a further 2126. · Foster care workers will also receive the first increase to their allowances in two decades, with the government committing $143.9m to increase pay by 20 per cent. · A further $49.2m will go towards building and upgrading 44 government-owned care homes for children aged 12 and above with complex needs. Health · $3.3bn will be committed to upgrade public health infrastructure as part of a $12.4bn spend in the next four years, including an $836.4m Essential Services Package to build and upgrade hospitals including the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick and Westmead. The 2025 state budget has announced upgrades to the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick and Westmead (pictured above). Picture: John Appleyard · In a sign the government is making way for its workers compensation reforms, the Minns government has set aside a $344m package to restore the independence of SafeWork NSW to better support injured workers from harm, including psychological harms. Transport · Commuters hoping for big Metro announcements have been left wanting with just $40m allocated this year to develop a business case for a 'potential' future rail connection between Tallawong and St Marys to link the North West Metro to the new Western Sydney Airport line. $40m has been allocated to develop a business plan for a 'potential' future rail connection between Tallawong and St Mary's to link the North West Metro. Picture: Richard Dobson · $369.9m to maintain and increase bus services across Western Sydney amid the Metro construction, including $313.8m for new bus services to connect Liverpool, Penrith and Campbelltown to the Western Sydney International Airport and Bradfield City Centre, based on funding from the NSW and Australian governments. · A total $5.5bn has also been committed to Western Sydney road projects. · There will be no extension to the toll cap, but the government has committed $9.4m to ongoing toll reform. Tourism and Sports · $586m will go towards tourism, film, screen, games and other artistic industries to boost the 'creative economy'. · A measly $3.5m will be allocated next financial year to develop plans for the halving of Moore Park Golf Course to create a 20-hectare public park and community sports facilities. The government has committed $50 million for the project in total. Treasurer Daniel Mookhey (middle) and Finance Minister Courtney Houssos (top right) arrive at the 2025 NSW budget media conference. Picture: Rohan Kelly Education · The Minns government will invest $9bn in the next four years to build and upgrade schools across the state, including $3.9bn to western Sydney schools. · An additional $50m will go towards establishing new gifted and talented student programs to create 'opportunity classes' for the state's most promising young minds. The Bush · $358.3m commitment to disaster recovery and relief measures for the May 2025 east coast floods · Vital hospital upgrades across regional NSW will receive $3.5bn including $220m for the future expansion and redevelopment of Wollongong Hospital and Health Precinct, $23.1m for the Dubbo Rehabilitation Centre and $20.2m for the Forbes Hospital Operating Theatre redevelopment. Flooded Wilsons River in Lismore on March 8, 2025 after former category two Tropical Cyclone Alfred generated heavy rain in the region. Picture: David Gray · Only $39m will be committed this year towards disaster recovery and relief for communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. · A further $158.8m will deliver three new regional helicopter bases at Port Macquarie, Moruya and Wagga Wagga to boost regional healthcare. Do you have a story for The Daily Telegraph? Message 0481 056 618 or email tips@
