housing project
noun
: a publicly supported and administered housing development planned usually for low-income families
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The housing project will be split into two phases, starting with Declan Research Park, according to Flournoy’s website.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
While Lambert and his planners were encouraging the city to try to land another dealership or a hotel to generate revenue, the council approved a different sort of revenue source, a housing project — initially for 250 units, now being proposed instead as 75 townhomes.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Throughout his career, Edwards remained committed to public art, creating sculptures for universities, public housing projects and museums around the world.
—Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Around 500 are being sold at market rates, while 55 are earmarked for affordable housing projects and another 66 for green spaces.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
While Lambert and his planners were encouraging the city to try to land another dealership or a hotel to generate revenue, the council approved a different sort of revenue source, a housing project — initially for 250 units, now being proposed instead as 75 townhomes.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Throughout his career, Edwards remained committed to public art, creating sculptures for universities, public housing projects and museums around the world.
—Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Around 500 are being sold at market rates, while 55 are earmarked for affordable housing projects and another 66 for green spaces.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Housing project.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing%20project. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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