The Malden Redevelopment Authority
Created by state Statute, the Malden Redevelopment Authority was established on October 8, 1958. On behalf of the City of Malden, the agency administers the federal Community Development Block Grant program, oversees development in urban renewal areas, administers low-interest loan and mortgage programs for owners of residential and commercial properties, manages many public works improvement projects and oversees the off-street parking program in the downtown.
The MRA is also the representitive member of the North Suburban Consortium and administrers federal home funding which aids in affordable housing and development. To learn more about the NSC and affordable housing opportunities, visit the NSC's website at: www.northsuburbanconsortium.org
For information about the City of Malden's Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP Program), click here.
For Information about the City's Mayor's Housing Task Force, click here.
For information about properties for sale through the Mayor's Housing Task Force, click here.
ATTENTION MALDEN CITIZENS -- PUBLIC HEARINGS
In accordance with U. S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development regulations, the city is required to advise residents about the progress of its current federal entitlement programs and prior to drafting the FY11 Action Plan seek input from its residents.
In FY11, beginning July 1, 2010, the City's CDBG entitlement will be about $1.8 million. The City is also a member of the North Suburban Consortium, comprised of eight adjoining communities for the purpose of accessing a $2.65 million HOME Program entitlement for affordable housing.
The following Public Hearings' time and locations are as follows:
1. Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 p.m. at Malden Government Center, Room 421 (4th floor), 200 Pleasant Street, Malden
2. Tuesday, February 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Malden Housing Authority, 630 Salem Street, Malden
3. Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Malden Housing Authority, Community Room at Suffolk Manor, 312 Bryant Street, Malden
All facilities are handicap accessible. Residents with special needs should call Peter Garbati at the Malden Redevelopment Authority (781-324-5720) as soon as possible.
All requests for CDBG Funding shall be submitted in writing to Mayor Richard C. Howard and Stephen M. Wishoski, Executive Director, Malden Redevelopment Authority, no later than 5 PM, Thursday, February 18, 2010. Technical assistance to groups or individuals needing assistance in the preparation of funding proposals is available from the Malden Redevelopment Authority. Contact either Peter Garbati, MRA Director of Community Development or Bethany Rosa, CD Coordinator at 781-324-5720 for assistance.
The MRA, in conjunction with the Mayor's Office, is redeveloping the formerly vacant Sacred Hearts Convent in order to create affordable places for artists to live and work in downtown Malden. Close to the Orange Line T, and with a new gallery and roof-deck, the Irving Street Studios are setting the bar high as Malden's First Artist Building!
Visit the project's website for floorplans, applications, and more information about the project!
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