Housing Authority outlines three redevelopment projects, tax-credit awards and licensing gains

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) updated the city’s Housing, Human Welfare Committee on Oct. 20 on a portfolio of redevelopment projects, financing awards and operational improvements that HACA said will support new affordable units and stabilize existing properties.

HACA Director Maddox Evans told the committee the authority recently won a 9% state low-income housing tax-credit award for the Robinwood neighborhood and plans to submit a 4% tax-credit application that would “twin” the site to add density. “Our goal was to add at least 50 or so new units, hopefully up to 70,” Maddox Evans said. The authority also received a $1.5 million state dedication to rebuild the Robinwood community center, she said.

The authority is pursuing parallel work at Bloomsbury Square and at two connected sites — Eastport Terrace and Harbor House — and has selected a development team for the Eastport/Harbor project. Maddox Evans identified the selected team as Genesis; a partner listed in the record as Manotnock; local architects with the Winsett Group; and local builders Hammel Builders. HACA is also pursuing HUD Choice Neighborhoods funding for the Eastport/Harbor work and said it held an initial resident meeting at Harbor House.

Timing and financing: Maddox Evans said HACA hopes to…