Tag: affordable housing

College Park community land trust celebrates first home purchase

The trust has been in the works since 2021, but the idea of an affordable home ownership initiative in the city had been around for several years, according to Daniel Cunningham, the trust’s executive director.

Maximo Legaspi
September 21, 2023

Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties

Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.

Katharine Wilson
April 26, 2023

UMD students, small businesses top of mind for College Park mayoral candidates

University of Maryland student concerns and local businesses were at the forefront of Monday’s College Park mayoral town hall at Stamp Student Union.

Katharine Wilson
April 26, 2023

Knox Box residents unable to renew leases due to rezoning

Amid construction of newer luxury apartments in the city and rezoning of land due to the Purple Line construction, the Knox Boxes will no longer be up for lease.

Ilana Williams
March 17, 2023

Prince George’s County Council debates two competing rental assistance bills

The bills both aim to create a rental assistance fund for lower-income county residents.

Akshaj Gaur
March 17, 2023

A ‘Live Near Your School’ program would encourage local graduates to stay in College Park

College Park would benefit from more alumni and young professionals living in the city

Imaan Shikoh
March 1, 2023

South Campus Commons/Courtyards need semester-based leasing options

Yearlong leases are restrictive. Students need semester lease options.

Ravi Panguluri
February 13, 2023

College Park City Council discusses priorities for 2023 Maryland General Assembly session

The priorities include establishing local police accountability boards, improving affordable housing and securing state funding for city projects.

Katharine Wilson
November 2, 2022

Prince George’s County Planning Board shouldn’t develop Paint Branch Preserve

Paint Branch Preserve is a floodplain. Why are we trying to build homes on it?

Ravi Panguluri
October 24, 2022

EcoGrads developer walks back on graduate student focus, citing legal challenges

EcoGrads was previously aimed for graduate students, but real estate developer Mark Manzo said they no longer want to be locked into only graduate students because of the legal ramifications the development company could endure.

Ilana Williams
September 8, 2022