housing project

noun

: a publicly supported and administered housing development planned usually for low-income families

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The mixed-use housing project, will include shops, offices and more than 2,000 residential spaces. —

Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 The announcement, which focused on speeding up bank lending for unfinished housing projects, fell short of traders’ expectations for more significant stimulus. —

Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024 As governor, Hogan’s powers would range from setting rules for housing projects to awarding grants and tax credits to developers. —

Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024 Related Articles Land near 40th and Colorado rail station rezoned for big housing projects despite lingering concerns Denver voters face two tax increase questions. —

Arushi Gupta, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for housing project

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of housing project was in 1900

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“Housing project.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing%20project. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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