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| Press Releases | In the News |
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Contact: For more information or to schedule an interview with APAH Executive Director Nina Janopaul, please contact Kate Wersan at (703) 276-2657 ext. 106 or via e-mail at apah@apah.org. |
| HISTORIC RESTORATION OF FISHER HOUSE APARTMENTS CREATES 33 REHABILITATED HOMES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (April 29, 2008) - The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), the Virginia Housing Development Authority, Arlington County and Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. (Enterprise) today announced the grand opening of Fisher House apartments, a complex of 33 newly renovated homes for individuals and families earning 60 percent or less of area median income in Arlington, Virginia. Built in 1941, Fisher House is part of Arlington's Westover Historic District and underwent a two-year historic rehabilitation of its four 3-story buildings, retaining original building materials and details matching the period layout. Senator Mary Margaret Whipple and Arlington County Board member Barbara Favola joined project partners to welcome residents back to their new homes. |
| APAH RECEIVES THE HOUSING ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT DEVELOPER'S (HAND) HIGHEST AWARD, THE DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR AWARD |
| "On April 22nd the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) received the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developer's (HAND) highest award, the Developer of the Year Award. Competition for the HAND annual awards was strong, including 42 entrants from three states. The Developer of the Year award recognizes the "outstanding overall achievement of a nonprofit affordable housing developer" in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. This award honors APAH's tremendous growth in 2007 and exciting contributions to the field of affordable housing." |
| APAH WINS AN ABBIE BEST BUSINESS AWARD |
| APAH has been chosen to receive an ABBIE Best Business Award from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. The award is for "businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to delivery of goods or services and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community." This is a great honor for APAH, and we are grateful to the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for recognizing the important contributions APAH makes to the Arlington County economy. The awards breakfast will be held May 13th, 2008. |
| APAH BRINGS ADDITIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ARLINGTON |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (September 19, 2007) - The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) will celebrate the renovation of its latest acquisition, Courthouse Crossings Apartments, with a special grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, September 25 from 4 pm – 6 pm. Virginia and Arlington County officials, residents and neighbors will join the grand opening ceremony at Courthouse Crossings at 1220 North Scott Street. |
| ARLINGTON PARTNERSHIP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING NAMES JAMES PRITCHETT DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (September 6, 2007) – Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), a leading non-profit developer of affordable housing in Arlington, Virginia, today announced that James A. Pritchett has joined the organization as Director of Real Estate Development. |
| APAH ANNOUNCES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND TO HONOR DOUGLAS PETERSON |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (June 14, 2007) – The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) has created The Douglas Peterson Affordable Housing Development Fund in recognition of Douglas Peterson's lifelong commitment to affordable housing in Arlington. Peterson recently stepped down as APAH's executive director after a 7-year tenure. |
LEADERSHIP TRANSITION IN THE ARLINGTON PARTNERSHIP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (March 29, 2007) – The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) will say farewell to Douglas Peterson, Executive Director since 2000, and Nina Janopaul, a respected affordable housing expert, has been named his successor. |
ARLINGTON PARTNERSHIP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING BREAKS GROUND FOR GROUND-BREAKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ROSSLYN |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (January 25, 2007) – On Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 11:00 am, the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) will break ground for Rosslyn Ridge, an innovative apartment building to be constructed using green building practices. |
APAH NAMES NEW PRESIDENT |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (January 28, 2006) – The Board of Directors of Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) recently elected Richard Herbst President and Chair of the APAH Board. Other new officers included Carolyn Settles, Vice-President and Rita Bamberger, Secretary. Doug Dowling continues as Treasurer. |
NEW STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDES FUTURE: APAH TO TRIPLE INVENTORY BY 2010 |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (January 26, 2006) – The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) is taking unprecedented steps to safeguard affordable housing in Arlington County by making a commitment to triple the number of apartments it owns over the next five years-holding an inventory of 1,165 apartments. Instead of purchasing new buildings, APAH will redevelop its own properties, offering a mixture of both affordable and market rate apartments to people unable to afford high rents. Resident services programs will also be expanded so residents can improve their skills, get better jobs and become more self-sufficient. |
ARLINGTON PARTERSHIP FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING CELEBRATES NEW AND RENOVATED AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS IN HIGH VIEW PARK |
| ARLINGTON, Va. (February 28, 2006)– The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) today celebrated the completion of a five-unit apartment building on the grounds of its recently renovated Cameron Commons Apartments with an Open House attended by elected officials, community leaders and Cameron Commons residents. The event, sponsored by Virginia Commerce Bank, was held at Cameron Commons, 2036 North Cameron Street in North Arlington.. |
Redevelopment Quadruples Affordable Housing Units Near Rosslyn Metro |
| ARLINGTON, Va. – Non-profit housing developer The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) has received the go-ahead for more than quadrupling the number of affordable housing units at its garden-style apartment community known as Rosslyn Ridge, located near the Rosslyn Metro station in Arlington, Virginia. |
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| Arlington, Virginia (September 24, 2003) - The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) today celebrated their latest acquisition, Columbia Grove Apartments, with a special ceremony featuring elected officials, community leaders and Columbia Grove residents . . . More> |
APAH Honored for Renovation, Preservation of Lorcom Arms Apartments |
| Arlington, Virginia (May 8, 2003) - The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) will receive the 2002 Housing Achievement Award for "Project of the Year in Northern Virginia" by the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND). . . More> |
APAH Founders Honored For Outstanding Community Service |
| Arlington, VA (May 5, 2003) - William Nary and Dolores Leckey, two founding members of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), have been recognized for their distinguished service to Arlington County. . . More> |
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing Announces New Acquisition |
| Arlington, Virginia (February 25, 2003) - The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) is pleased to announce that the Arlington County Board on Saturday approved their plans to purchase the Columbia Grove Apartments, located at 1010 South Frederick Street . . . More> |
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