Major Affordable Housing Projects Reshaping the U.S. Housing market
By Robert Barnes for Constructionreview
"Across the United States, the pressure to address the issue of affordable housing availability crisis has given rise to a wave of ambitious construction projects. Developers, architects, and policymakers are experimenting with new approaches to design, financing, and delivery, creating affordable homes that are both functional and forward-looking. Several flagship initiatives stand out, reflecting how construction practices are evolving to meet urgent social needs. In New York the Governor Kathy Hochul in July 2025 unveiled a major $1 billion investment in affordable housing, eyeing nearly 3,000 new or preserved homes across New York State. This move builds on her five-year, $25 billion Housing Plan, aiming to create or preserve 100,000 affordable units statewide an initiative that spotlights the urgent need for housing. In this article we look at some of the major affordable housing projects across the country."...
Meridian Point in Cutler Bay, Florida
Meridian Point at Goulds Station, a $52.7 million affordable housing project by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), is nearing completion in Cutler Bay, Florida. First announced in July 2023, the development will deliver 113 affordable apartments across two buildings—80 in a mid-rise and 33 in a garden-style complex. Located at SW 216th Street and U.S. 1, the project includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with 68 receiving Section 8 assistance and 45 reserved for households earning up to 80% of area median income. Residents will benefit from community spaces, a fitness center, recreation areas, and convenient transit access."...