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Legacy Square Named 2024 OC Project of the Year
Legacy Square, a 93-home affordable housing community developed by National CORE, the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana United Methodist Church, has been named the 2024 Project of the Year by the Orange County Affordable Housing Awards.
The award was announced April 11 during the 2024 Affordable Housing Awards (AHA) Breakfast. The AHA honors individuals and organizations that further the cause of affordable housing for extremely low-income families throughout Orange County.
“Legacy Square is a model for what is possible,” National CORE President Mike Ruane said. “It represents the power of deep public-private partnerships and innovative approaches to creating affordable housing solutions that serve the entire community.”
Pomona Honors National CORE for Boosting Affordable Housing
Pomona, Calif. – City of Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval praised National CORE’s commitment to provide housing to those in need while uplifting residents through vital enrichment and support as part of the city’s celebration of Affordable Housing Month. Sandoval and the...
Celebrating G. Allan Kingston: A Visionary Leader in Affordable Housing
Today, we celebrate the 90th birthday of G. Allan Kingston -- a man whose life and work have transformed communities, changed systems and inspired a generation of affordable housing advocates. Widely regarded as the “Father of Affordable Housing,” Allan has dedicated...
National CORE Exec Leads Church Collaboration Talks at OC Workshop
Collaborating with faith-based organizations on affordable housing developments has proven to be invaluable when earning public support, revitalizing communities and helping at-risk populations, National CORE’s Chief Development Officer Alexa Washburn shared during...
National CORE Launches COREvolution, an Enterprise Helping Affordable Housing Go Green and Cut Costs
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE, a national leader in cost-contained, high-efficiency design, is launching COREvolution, an enterprise designed to guide owners of multifamily housing in boosting durability, reducing operating costs and creating healthier...
National CORE Launches 1st Affordable Housing Community in Florida
Fort Myers, Fla. – National CORE is launching its first new construction development outside of California – Oak Park Senior Living, an affordable housing community in Fort Myers, Florida. The groundbreaking was celebrated April 24 with elected officials, local...
Las Dahlias Unveils Prestigious Platinum Certification Plaque
National CORE’s new Las Dahlias community in East Los Angeles has officially unveiled its LEED for Homes Platinum plaque, recognizing the development’s achievement of the highest standard in green building design. The all-electric affordable housing community, which...
Santa Fe Senior Village Brings Hope, Affordable Homes to Vista
Vista, Calif. – National CORE and the San Diego Community Housing Corporation (SDCHC) hosted community leaders, elected officials and residents for a grand opening celebration April 15 for Santa Fe Senior Village, an affordable housing community with 54 stunning...
National CORE, Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Celebrate Second Affordable Housing Community Collaboration
Buena Park, Calif. – National CORE welcomed residents, partners and elected officials on March 12 to celebrate the grand opening of Orchard View Gardens, a stunning new affordable housing community for seniors ages 62 and better in Buena Park. Orchard View Gardens,...
A New Hub for Creative Storytelling
National CORE Productions, the latest venture by National CORE, offers a cutting-edge production studio in the heart of the Inland Empire for video podcasts and other multimedia programming. Launched in late 2024, the studio is home to mission-focused shows like the...
Legacy Square Earns National Silver Award
National CORE’s Legacy Square affordable housing community has been named a Silver Award winner for Best Green Community in the 2024 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) competition, which spotlights the creative design of homes and communities across North America....
Announcing our 2nd New Construction in Austin
National CORE will expand its impact in Austin, Texas with a new community offering 104 income-restricted apartments, including 26 permanent supportive housing (PSH) serving vulnerable individuals. “Bailey at Stassney will play a crucial role in addressing the...
Metro View Community Earns National CORE’s 8th LEED Certification of 2024
Rialto, Calif. – National CORE’s Metro View affordable housing community has achieved LEED for Homes Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – the eighth National CORE community to achieve the eco-friendly honor in 2024. The latest...
$14.5 Million HUD Grant Fuels Green Upgrades at Countryside Village
Countryside Village will replace gas-driven appliances, water heating and air conditioning systems with all-electric, green technology, thanks to a $14.5 million federal grant.
Hope through Housing Expands PSH Services
Mary-Elizabeth wandered between streets and shelters, searching for a place to call home. Today, she’s thriving in her apartment at Greenbrier Village.
National CORE’s Greenbrier Village Earns LEED for Homes Gold Certification
Oceanside, Calif. – National CORE’s newest affordable housing community, Greenbrier Village, has achieved LEED for Homes Gold certification form the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The latest certification brings to 26 the number of LEED-certified properties...
National CORE’s Las Dahlias Affordable Housing Community Earns Prestigious LEED for Homes Platinum Certification
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – Las Dahlias, a new National CORE affordable housing community in the heart of East Los Angeles’s Maravilla neighborhood, is being honored with the prestigious LEED for Homes Platinum certification – the highest honor for sustainable...
$15.8 Million State Award Fuels Affordable Housing and Community Upgrades in San Bernardino
National CORE and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) have been awarded $15.8 million from the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC)
Quintet of National CORE Communities Receive LEED for Homes Gold Certifications
Four new National CORE affordable housing communities have each received heralded LEED for Homes Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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