News Releases
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 Ontario, an upscale hospitality destination near Ontario International Airport.
The bond offerings pave the way to a rapid renovation project that will redefine hospitality in the Inland Empire and drive economic growth in neighboring communities.
Representative Norma J. Torres Tours Vista Verde Affordable Apartment Homes
Earlier this month, Representative Norma J. Torres toured the highly anticipated affordable housing community of Vista Verde in Ontario, CA.
National CORE: Building the Future of Community in Ontario
National CORE, the City of Ontario and the California Strategic Growth Council on Thursday celebrated the grand opening of Vista Verde.
Earth Day 2021: Restore Our Earth
National CORE's Carbon Footprint Check-In National CORE has committed to building cost-contained high-performance communities that integrate energy efficiency into each development and every apartment home. As the first affordable housing developer to sign the...
Glendale’s Vista Grande Court Receives Recognition from the National Association of Homebuilders for the Best 55+ Affordable Rental Community
During the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) annual award ceremony, The Nationals, on March 5, Vista Grande Court received the gold award for the Best 55+ Affordable Rental Community.
Studio apartments open in Cathedral City for homeless seniors with mental illness
The first set of apartments for vulnerable individuals with mental illness who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness are now open at the Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments.
Here’s how California can cut affordable housing costs
As the director of sustainable design at National CORE, I am meticulous about delivering the best possible housing for the least cost, so that every precious dollar of funding for affordable housing we have counts.
Cathedral Palms Senior Apartment Homes Receives Long-Awaited Funding for Renovations
After nearly 24 years, National CORE (National CORE) celebrates closing funding for the extensive renovation of Cathedral Palms Senior Apartment Homes.
10 Days of Delivering Hope Campaign Kick-Offs with Daily Video Releases, Culminating with On-line Fundraising Broadcast on November 12
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. – National CORE presents the 10 Days of Delivering Hope, a campaign to build family and senior resilience, benefitting the Hope through Housing Foundation. Money raised from the campaign will support Hope through Housing’s four initiatives,...
65 New Affordable Apartments in a Core Area of Encanto for Families with Low Income and Veterans Who Experienced Homelessness
Grand opening celebrates completion of SDHC partnership development with National CORE that will remain affordable for 55 years
Grand Opening Celebrates 65 New Affordable Apartments, Including Eight for Veterans who Experienced Homelessness
To comply with social distancing requirements, one pool video camera, one pool still photographer and one pool reporter will be allowed on-site. News media outlets are asked to make necessary pool arrangements in advance. The San Diego Housing Commission and National...
Look outside Washington for housing policies after the coronavirus
The coronavirus is posing unprecedented challenges to our nation’s housing policies. Just at the time when the home is now the center of life for most Americans, the numbers of homeless Americans are growing and millions of families are not sure how they are going to make next month’s mortgage or rent payment.
California’s Feudalism: Addressing California’s Inequality Crisis
Tuesday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. (PST)Join us for a presentation on Kotkin and Toplanksky's research brief titled, California Fuedalism: A Strategy to Restore California's Middle Class discussing inequality in California and how a change in state policy could restore our...
The 3rd and Dangler development receives $23.8 million from the California Strategic Growth Council to create a vibrant transit-oriented community
In partnership with the County of Los Angeles, LADOT, and Metro Los Angeles, Calif. – On Thursday, June 25, the California Strategic Growth Council announced an award of $23.8 million to National CORE (National CORE) and the County of Los Angeles for the 3rd and...
National CORE communities receive LEED Certification at the Gold level by the U.S. Green Building Council
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif – Encanto Village, San Ysidro Village, and Vista Grande Court (shown above) are the latest National CORE communities to be awarded LEED certification at the Gold level by the U.S. Green Building Council. Encanto Village, located in the Encanto...
San Ysidro Senior Village Opens During the Pandemic
Providing Shelter to Homeless Seniors San Diego, Calif. – National CORE (National CORE) welcomes residents to their new homes at the recently completed San Ysidro Senior Village in San Diego. This stunning affordable housing community provides 50 fully furnished...
The transformational mixed-use, family development of Legacy Square receives $25.4 million from the California Strategic Growth Council
Money will help fund 93 high-quality, affordable housing units and neighborhood upgrades in the heart of Santa Ana in partnership with the City of Santa Ana, Mercy House, and the Santa Ana United Methodist Church Santa Ana, Calif. – The city, community stakeholders,...
Solutions for Housing and Homelessness: The Steve PonTell Interview
When it comes to the affordable housing industry, one man is helping clear the way for a long lasting solution that puts people first. Steve PonTell is the President & CEO of the National CORE and has dedicated his life to building an equitable future that...
Steve PonTell: Strengthening Affordable Communities
From job losses to school closures, the pandemic's ripple effects have been especially damaging for many affordable housing communities. How can operators help meet their needs in trying times? Steve PonTell, National CORE CEO, advises on social programs through...
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