Housing for Artists

This event has already happened but call to find out more info.Affordable Housing Opportunities for NYC Artists Atlantic Yards Affordable Housing Information SessionNew York City is facing an affordable housing crisis. Housing costs are going up and more and more people are being priced out. Learn about Forest City Ratner and ACORN's proposed Atlantic Yards development, which includes 2,250 units of rent-stabalized housing for low, moderate, and middle income families.Date: Tuesday, July 11thTime: 6:30pmPlace: The NY Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge (333 Adams Street)Because space is limited all attendees must RSVP with thier name and telephone number to housing@atlanticyards.com or call 718.923.5300 to receive a reservation confirmation.----------------------------------------------------------Schermerhorn HouseIn early spring 2006, Common Ground and the Actors' Fund of America will break ground on a new permanent housing residence in downtown Brooklyn. Schermerhorn House, Common Ground's newest construction project, will provide 217 units of permanent, affordable housing for single adults, with more than fifty percent of the units reserved for formerly homeless and special needs individuals. Low income working tenants, including local actors and artists, will occupy the remainder of the units. On-site property management will be provided by Common Ground, with the Actors' Fund offering on-site social services. The project, which grew out of a unique public/private collaboration with private developers Hamlin Ventures, LLC and Time Equities, Inc., is part of a larger redevelopment plan for downtown Brooklyn. Designed by Polshek Partnership Architects, the building will be part of an exciting, integrated urban neighborhood that will include market-rate housing, community and retail space, and supportive housing. Schermerhorn House will also feature numerous "green design" elements, including rooftop gardens and a high efficiency boiler system. Schermerhorn House comes at a key moment for downtown Brooklyn and the City of New York: As Brooklyn expereinces a wave of market-rate housing development, Schermerhorn House will provide a much-needed balance, providing affordable housing, retail and community space that will sustain the social and economic diversity of the community.Learn More ----------------------------------------------------------Brooklyn Arts Council