Preservation of Affordable Housing

06/03/2026

Today, the Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), nonprofit developer Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Barry Farm community members celebrated the groundbreaking of the 90-unit, fully affordable Hillsdale Flats Phase I, the third new construction property in the multi-phase redevelopment of the Barry Farm-Hillsdale community in DC’s historic Anacostia neighborhood. ...

“POAH is excited to collaborate with so many committed partners to construct the third new property and continue our work to create a vibrant, mixed-income community at Barry Farm, as well as provide greater economic opportunities for neighborhood residents,” said Aaron Gornstein, President and CEO of POAH. “We are grateful to the former Barry Farm residents, Mayor Bowser, the District of Columbia Housing Authority, DMPED, DC Housing Finance Agency, and all our financial partners for their unwavering support and patience.”

Read the Press Release here:

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this vision a reality and to everyone who joined us this morning to celebrate this momentous milestone!

DC's Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
District of Columbia Housing Authority
DC Housing Finance Agency - DCHFA
National Equity Fund
Banneker Ventures
J.P. Morgan
Moseley Inc.

06/02/2026

We’re proud and honored to receive the HousingAnd Racial Equity in Action Award and celebrate our team in Washington, D.C.! Accepting the award was POAH's Rodger Brown, Managing Director, Real Estate Development; Maia Shanklin Roberts, Vice President, Real Estate Development, Mid-Atlantic; and Aviad Kopelowitz, Project Manager, Washington D.C.

This recognition highlights the community-centered work happening at the Barry Farm Redevelopment Project. From affordable housing and right-to-return commitments to economic opportunity and local partnerships that keep residents at the center of the neighborhood’s future.

It’s an honor to be included in such strong company—alongside peers and partners who are advancing housing across our region through innovation, collaboration, and deep commitment to community impact.

Congratulations to everyone who is helping bring this vision to life! 🏆

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

We were proud to join Senator Edward J. Markey and our partners at for this great event on Tuesday, May 26th to mark the 30-year anniversary of the Telecommunications Act – and to discuss the work ahead on broadband access and digital equity.

Pictured left to right:
Chief Information Officer of the City of Boston, Santiago G. Garces
Assistant General Manager, Westfield Gas + Electric/Whip City Fiber, Joe Mitchell
Incoming President of the American Library Association, Maria McCauley
Senator Ed Markey
Massachusetts Broadband Institute Director, Michael Baldino
Director of MIT Media Lab / Former FCC Chair, Jessica Rosenworcel
Founder of The Loop Lab, Rev. Chris Hope
Legal Director of Massachusetts Immigrants and Refugees Advocacy, Virginia Benzan
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Program Executive, Jody Jones

05/27/2026

Residents of Elgin Manor in Elgin, IL enjoyed a Sip and Paint event hosted by Help at Home. Residents came out to meet Help at Homes' Community Engagement Representative while sipping on sparkling grape juice and painting some very fun spring-inspired wood cut-outs. 🎨🦋

05/18/2026

The Chicopee Fire Department presented a Fire Safety Workshop for community members and staff at The Dom Narodowy Polski Apartments, helping residents gain a better understanding of fire risks associated with apartment communities. A breakfast buffet, served by our dedicated Resident Volunteers and Maintenance Staff, was enjoyed by all. Special thanks to Copperline Eatery & Catering for catering this important safety event!

05/14/2026

In partnership with St. Francis, Trinity Towers South in Melbourne, FL, was proud to host “A Day Just for Her” in honor of Mother’s Day — a special self-care and joy-filled experience dedicated to celebrating the amazing women in the community. This relaxing and uplifting event focused on pampering, creativity, and connection. Residents enjoyed sweet treats along with a cozy coffee and tea bar, beauty and self-care giveaways, fun crafting activities, costume jewelry giveaways, and a lively photo booth filled with smiles and laughter. Our goal was simple: to create a meaningful experience where every resident could unwind, feel appreciated, and walk away reminded of just how amazing they are!

05/13/2026

MA Housing Secretary joins nonprofit developers, local officials and residents to cut the ribbon on affordable housing in Wellfleet

Wellfleet, MA – Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Juana Matias and State Senator Julian Cyr joined Preservation of Affordable Housing, Community Development Partnership and supporters and residents to officially open The Residences at Lawrence Hill, a 46-unit neighborhood located on town-owned land that is available to a range of household types.

The new development will be home to year-round Wellfleet residents who will live in highly energy-efficient homes which are inspired by the Outer Cape’s mid-century modern architectural tradition. ...

"Lawrence Hill stands out as the kind of housing our Outer Cape community sorely needs welcoming and affordable, year-round homes for working families and seniors, the very people who give this special place its heart. The collaboration between the Town of Wellfleet, CDP, POAH, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, and the local partners who helped bring this vision to life is an example for other seasonal communities to follow. This project proves what can happen when we think creatively about public land, join forces with passionate affordable housing developers, and stand firm in our belief that those who live and work on Cape Cod deserve to stay here," said Massachusetts State Senator, Julian Cyr.

Read the Press Release here: https://www.poah.org/news/ma-housing-secretary-joins-nonprofit-developers-local-officials-and-residents-cut-ribbon

Thank you to every person who helped to make this possible and for everyone who joined us at yesterday's ribbon cutting to celebrate this milestone!

Community Development Partnership
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
Bank of America
Town of Wellfleet
Town of Brewster
Town of Orleans, MA
Barnstable County Government

05/08/2026

Welcome Home!!

Meet Four Locals and a Newcomer Just Moving in at Lawrence Hill
New tenants talk about having a year-round lease, independence, and a school nearby

WELLFLEET — From the window of his third-floor apartment at Lawrence Hill, Kyle Jackett can see the baseball diamond near the elementary school that he worked to till and level last spring. “That’s when the kids play on the field the most,” he said. Maintaining the diamond is one of his duties as dept. of public works groundskeeper, a job that he enjoys for the teamwork and time spent outdoors. ...

The first tenants have been moving into 24 of the 46 apartments at Lawrence Hill, according to Beth Impellizzeri, the Preservation of Affordable Housing property manager for the development. Here are five of them: four Outer Cape locals moving into one-bedroom apartments, and one mother and daughter who have moved here from Lynn.

As of April 21, Jackett was one of 11 households among those approved who already lived in Wellfleet, according to data provided by the Community Development Partnership (CDP). Six households are from the other Outer Cape towns, and 10 more are from up Cape. In total, 27 of the 34 households approved so far are reported to be from Cape Cod.

Read the Provincetown Independent article here:

WELLFLEET — From the window of his third-floor apartment at Lawrence Hill, Kyle Jackett can see the baseball diamond near the elementary school that he worked to till and level […]

05/05/2026

We are grateful to be recognized among this year’s Housing Achievement Awardees at the HousingAnd 35th Annual Meeting & Housing Expo. and the recipient of the Racial Equity in Action award for Barry Farm redevelopment.

It’s an honor to be included in such strong company—alongside peers and partners who are advancing housing across our region through innovation, collaboration, and deep commitment to community impact.

Learn more here: https://housingand.org/training-engagement/annual-meeting-housing-expo/35th-annual-meeting-housing-expo/