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No relief in sight for shortage of affordable housing in area

Marion County is suffering from a severe shortage of affordable housing and the inventory is not expected to increase anytime soon. The most popular financing option to help build affordable housing projects is so limited that only a small fraction of the developments get built.

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Preservation group delays action on project with ‘digital canvas’

Members of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission say they postponed a vote on the Mass Ave project at the request of City-County Council members who argue the building’s massive screen could run afoul of billboard rules. Commission members also questioned the building’s design and even its bold colors.

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Historic downtown apartment building on the block

Summit Realty Group is accepting offers until Oct. 1 on the 23-unit Janus Lofts at 240 S. Meridian St. The building was redeveloped in 2003 by developer Lee Alig, who is facing numerous charges of securities fraud.

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Lender grants $10 million to affordable-housing projects

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, commonly known as a private-sector bank for banks, announced July 17 that it awarded $10 million in affordable-housing grants in Indiana and Michigan, including two $500,000 grants for projects in Indianapolis.

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