Nominations are now being accepted for the Better Housing Coalition’s prestigious Golden Hammer Awards to honor professionals whose work enhances the Richmond region through revitalization, blight reduction and historic preservation. BHC is seeking nominations in six categories: Best Single-Family Residential Renovation Best Commercial Renovation – Neighborhood Scale (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) Best Commercial Renovation
Lincoln Mews Neighbors Unite to Endure Heat Wave
The following blog post was made by Natalie McDonald, Program Director, Northside: As a social worker at our Lincoln Mews apartment community in North Richmond, I was elated to see residents band together when faced with the adversities of recent summer storms. The Lincoln Mews Resident Council sprang into action when storms caused power outages
Richmond Times-Dispatch Highlights Need for Mixed-Income Communities
BHC president/CEO T.K. Somanath and BHC Board Member Laura Lafayette (Richmond Association of REALTORS) share their views on the important role affordable rental communities play in creating a healthy integration of incomes, and why this is a necessity for the entire Richmond region. Click here to read the full article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
YMCA to operate programs at Mary Tyler McClenahan Child Development Center
The YMCA of Greater Richmond became the child care services provider at the Mary Tyler McClenahan Chidcare Center at our Winchester Greens community in Chesterfield County this week. Named for our co-founder, the center will be called the YMCA Mary Tyler McClenahan Child Development Center. Enrollment and overall management of programs will be handled by
Protect Yourself from Home Mortgage Scams
Whether you’re a current homeowner or gearing up for this life-changing purchase, we recommend reading this article from U.S. News: Homeowners: Watch Out for These 5 Common Mortgage Scams Knowledge of these scams can save you from threats to your home and financial security. For more information, contact David Herring or Lane Pearson at BHC’s Center
What attracts residents to a community?
The following post was made by David Herring, VP of BHC’s Center for Neighborhood Revitalization: This article from the Urban Land Institute explores why people are intrinsically drawn to unique and distinctive places. It mirrors BHC’s philosophy on the kinds of communities we endeavor to create. http://urbanland.uli.org/Articles/2012/April/McMahonDistinctive
Financial Stability: The First Critical Step to Home Ownership
Are you interested in becoming a homeowner but need help getting your personal finances in order? Join Better Housing Coalition and VHDA for a 2-part workshop about attaining financial stability – the first critical step in the process of home ownership. See the flyer below for details. Contact David Herring to register at 804-644-0546 x37 or [email protected].
Get Involved with BHC this May
We hope to see you at these upcoming Better Housing Coalition events! Wednesday, May 16 BHC “Community Give Back” Night at Mosaic Cafe BHC will be the beneficiary of Mosaic Cafe and Catering’s “Community Give Back” nigt on Wednesday, May 16. Come support BHC while enjoying delicious food and drinks at their restaurant (6229-A River
What Can You Do About Blight in Your Neighborhood? (UPDATE)
BHC’s Center for Neighborhood Revitalization offered a free seminar on Saturday, April 14, 10 am – noon explaining the complexities of blight and the spectrum of tools to tackle it. The seminar was held at the Robinson Theater in Church Hill (2903 Q Street, Richmond, VA 23223). Presenters included Lane Pearson and representatives from the City Attorney’s Office and the
Media Coverage from Beckstoffer’s Mill Opening
BHC would like to thank all of our friends and community partners who came out to celebrate the grand opening of the Beckstoffer’s Mill Apartments in Church Hill on Wednesday, March 28. In case you missed it, the event was well covered by local media. Click below to learn more about BHC’s latest revitalization initiative, and what’s still