housing project

noun

: a publicly supported and administered housing development planned usually for low-income families

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Meanwhile, Sertoma Star is looking forward to its third housing project after building facilities in Homewood and Orland Park. Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, who has been president of Sertoma’s board for 30 years, said there is a need for these living facilities. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2024 For some, the most controversial of these is Proposition 5, placed on the ballot by state legislators who want to make raising money for affordable housing projects and infrastructure like sewers and bridges easier for cities and counties. Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024 After mediation, the two sides decided to do a land swap to preserve the quad as open space while also providing room for the affordable housing project on a piece of property that today is used for vehicle storage, Glick said in an interview Monday. Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024 Some affordable housing projects have been stalled or rethought because of local opposition across the Valley, creating challenges for some cities to serve that segment of demand. Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for housing project 

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of housing project was in 1900

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“Housing project.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing%20project. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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