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Washington, DC - August 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the Virginia State Program will receive more than $36 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing.

Washington, DC - August 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the County of Arlington will receive more than $3 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing."This funding represents HUD's continuing investment in helping our local partners improve their communities," said Donovan.

Washington, DC - August 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the City of Alexandria will receive more than $2.1 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing.

Washington, DC - August 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the Prince William County will receive more than $2.8 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing.

WASHINGTON, VA - July 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Justice Department today announced a settlement that, pending court approval, will resolve allegations that those involved in the design and construction of the Summerland Heights Apartments, a 318-unit apartment complex in Woodbridge, Va., discriminated on the basis of disability in the design and construction of the project.

WASHINGTON DC - July 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $44,247,749 to jump start affordable housing programs in Virginia that are currently stalled due to the current economic recession. Funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), HUD's new Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) will allow the Virginia Housing Development Authority to resume funding of affordable rental housing projects across the state while stimulating employment in the construction trades.

Washington, DC - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Glenn Nye (VA-02) wants Congress to increase funding for a program that provides housing assistance to the families of wounded troops.

Washington, DC - July 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the City of Hampton, Virginia will receive more than $1.8 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing.

RICHMOND, VA - July 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced $14,134,490 in federal funding for 22 community development projects through the Virginia Community Development Block Grant (VCDBG) program. The grants, which will fund a variety of projects – from housing revitalization to water and sewer infrastructure, to broadband and economic and downtown revitalization – are expected to benefit 3,790 Virginians, of which 2,899 are low-to-moderate income.

ARLINGTON, VA. - June 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Arlington County Board today approved a plan to preserve 140 historic units at Buckingham Village 3 as affordable apartments and condominiums.