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DCHFA ends Fiscal Year 2023 with the financing of 179 affordable senior and grandfamily apartments in Ward 1

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The new Ward 1 community will consist of 179 units reserved for seniors and grandfamilies.

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  • The new Ward 1 community will consist of 179 units reserved for seniors and grandfamilies.
  • “DCHFA is proud to add another grandfamily development to the agency’s robust investment portfolio.
  • We are continuing to address the need for senior housing and housing with supportive services for grandparents raising their grandchildren,” stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
  • On September 7, 2023, DCHFA issued $25.9 million in tax exempt bonds for the construction of H.R.

JOHN GONCALVES ANNOUNCES CITY COUNCIL CANDIDACY FOR WARD 1 IN PROVIDENCE

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (D-Ward 1) announced today that he is running for re-election to represent the City's Ward 1, which includes Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Jewelry District, and Downtown Providence.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (D-Ward 1) announced today that he is running for re-election to represent the City's Ward 1, which includes Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Jewelry District, and Downtown Providence.
  • During his term, Goncalves has been a hands-on Council member, successfully closing and resolving thousands of constituent service issues.
  • "I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Providence City Council, Ward 1.
  • He was named Providence Monthly's Who To Watch in 2020 for spearheading a Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations across the City working collaboratively to tackle common neighborhood challenges.

May Mobility Announces On-Demand Autonomous Service In Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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The on-demand service, which includes four May Mobility Lexus RX450hvehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM equipped with May Mobility's autonomous technology, operates within a 1.36 sq.

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  • The on-demand service, which includes four May Mobility Lexus RX450hvehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM equipped with May Mobility's autonomous technology, operates within a 1.36 sq.
  • mile service zone that includes more than 20 designated pick up and drop off areas in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • "The City of Grand Rapids has enjoyed its partnership with May Mobility to provide innovative mobility options through the Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Initiative.
  • The Grand Rapids launch follows the companies' joint RAPID autonomous vehicle service in Arlington, Texas.