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San Ysidro Community Earns National CORE’s 10th LEED Platinum Honor
National CORE has earned a historic 10th LEED for Homes Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a major distinction that solidifies the affordable housing developer’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly design.
LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – is a USGBC certification program that recognizes buildings designed and constructed to meet rigorous standards for energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental performance.
Property Management Job Fair Set for Aug. 26
As HavenCORE, National CORE's property management division, prepares for a hiring event on Aug. 26 in Los Angeles, the organization is celebrating the success of a recent job fair held at the Encanto Village affordable housing community in San Diego. More than 70 job...
San Ysidro Community Earns National CORE’s 10th LEED Platinum Honor
National CORE has earned a historic 10th LEED for Homes Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a major distinction that solidifies the affordable housing developer’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly design. LEED –...
National CORE and BIA Convene Decision-Markers Around Innovative Housing Solutions
National CORE leaders joined more than 200 federal, state and local officials and industry professionals for a “first-of-its-kind” Housing Attainability Conference on July 31, outlining innovative approaches to the housing crisis. Titled “Moving Beyond the Crisis,”...
National CORE, Studio E Takes Gold Nugget Award for San Diego Community
More than 500 housing industry professionals from around the country roared with applause as The Iris at San Ysidro was named the Best Affordable Housing Community at the 2026 Pacific Coast Builders Conference Gold Nugget Awards on July 29 for its striking design,...
National CORE, SDCHC Hold Groundbreaking in Fallbrook
Fallbrook, Calif. – National CORE and the San Diego Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC) celebrated a groundbreaking July 30 for Brookview Senior Villas, a 61-apartment affordable housing community that will provide homes for extremely low-income seniors in...
National CORE Receives $4 Million to Develop 240 Affordable Senior Apartments
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit developers of affordable housing, has secured $4 million in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to help develop 240 affordable apartment homes for seniors in Southern...
Landmark Legislation Would Accelerate Preservation of Nation’s Aging Affordable Housing
Rancho Cucamonga, CA – National CORE today hailed new legislation that would create a federal tax framework for preserving America's aging affordable housing while encouraging long-term private investment in rehabilitation. U.S. Rep. Mike Carey, D-Ohio, introduced the...
National CORE Secures $103 Million Financing for Hyatt Regency Ontario Transformation Following Strong Investor Interest
National CORE, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit developers and property managers of affordable housing, has closed approximately $103 million in bond financing to support the transformation of the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center into Hyatt Regency...
National CORE Ranked No. 2 Among Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers
National CORE has been ranked No. 2 among the nation’s nonprofit affordable housing developers on Affordable Housing Finance Magazine’s Top 50 Developers list, reinforcing its position as a leader in the affordable housing industry. National CORE reached rank No. 25...
National CORE Strengthens Texas Standing with Twin Groundbreaking Event
National CORE is expanding its Texas-based operations with the launch of construction for two new affordable housing communities in Austin: Bailey at Berman and Bailey at Stassney, which will cater to individuals seeking affordable high-quality housing options, as...
Senior-Focused Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground in Oceanside
Coast Villas, a new affordable housing community co‑developed by National CORE and the San Diego Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC), will serve Oceanside seniors in need, including veterans and individuals with mental health needs. National CORE and SDCHC joined...
Ontario Housing Community Secures $1 Million Federal Grant
ONTARIO, Calif. – National CORE and the City of Ontario have secured a $1 million federal Community Project Grant to support a new affordable housing community that will deliver safer streets, reliable transit and opportunity for...
National CORE Awarded $5 Million Grant from SCAG to Accelerate Affordable Housing Development
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE has been awarded $5 million from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) through its Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 2.0) Lasting Affordability Program. The funding will expand National CORE’s Catalyst...
National CORE Board Approves 2026-2028 Strategic Plan Reinforcing Market Leadership, Financial Resilience and Enterprise Diversification
National CORE announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the organization’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, a roadmap that strengthens financial resilience, diversifies revenue sources and reinforces National CORE’s position as one of the nation’s leading...
$30 Million in State Funding to Strengthen Affordable Housing, Transit and Opportunity in Ontario
ONTARIO, Calif. – National CORE and the City of Ontario have secured $30 million in state funds to deliver affordable housing, safer streets, reliable transit and long-term opportunity for families along the Holt Boulevard corridor in downtown Ontario. Leaders from...
National CORE Affordable Community Strengthens San Ysidro with Homes, Parks and Transit Access
San Diego, Calif. – The Iris at San Ysidro, National CORE’s stunning new family community in San Diego, blends high-quality, affordable homes and the best of community amenities with a revitalized community park, walkability and regional transit access. National CORE...
National CORE Earns 30th LEED for Homes Gold Certification
Oak View Ranch Family Apartments has earned LEED for Homes Gold Certification, becoming National CORE’s 30th LEED-certified community and reinforcing the organization’s long-term commitment to efficient, durable, affordable design. Oak View Ranch opened in August...
Alder Square Groundbreaking Launches Fourth Phase of Arrowhead Grove Affordable Housing Community
San Bernardino, Calif. – Alder Square, the fourth phase of an ambitious re-imagining of a 1940s public housing development, will deliver 92 high-quality affordable homes for families and individuals earning 30% to 80% of the area median income. National CORE, the...
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