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American Campus Communities Breaks Ground at Princeton
American Campus Communities has begun construction on a 325-unit faculty and staff housing project at Princeton University, its second development at the Ivy League school but the REIT's first that's not for students.
Hunt Negotiating Centerline Acquisition
Both firms have been active in syndicating low-income housing tax credits and financing affordable housing.

A Lesson in Student Housing Financing
Walker & Dunlop’s Will Baker says financing options are plentiful in the student housing sector and should continue for the foreseeable future.
Fixing For Growth: The Acq-Rehab Debt Market Heats Up
The debt market for acquisition-rehabilitation deals grows more competitive as the industry recovers.
AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust Aids Co-Op in Sandy Recovery
The $89 million loan will allow Amalgamated Warbasse to replace the electrical distribution system and refinance existing debt.

An Alternative to Stacked Condos Strikes a Chord
KTGY Group devises a design that aligns townhouses of different widths, side by side, without losing unit density.
K2 Tower Completes Chicago Apartment Complex
The West Loop addition caters to young professionals.
Hong Kong Architects Create Pool in the Sky
In Mumbai, India, architect James Law is going out on a limb to give each apartment dweller their own swimming pool.

Why You Should Green-Certify Your Apartments
Almost everyone involved in building or rehabilitating apartment buildings is aware, at some level, of the various green building certification programs available. But many may not be aware of just how important certification is and the value it can add to a multifamily property.
Seabourn Cove Nabs NAHB's Top Green Award
The 456-unit, Boynton Beach, Fla., project is the largest multifamily community to achieve Gold status in NAHB's green certification program.
The Sustainable Future of Wooden Skyscrapers
Michael Green says his wooden towers can help offset climate change. Can he find a client willing to go out on a limb and build one?
EPA Announces Cities with the Most Energy Star Buildings
Overall, the agency reports a significant increase in certified projects, with Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta ranking in the top five.
Developer Raises the Bar in the Bronx
Blue Sea Development’s Arbor House is providing housing and a healthier lifestyle for low-income residents.