Interactive Resource Center in Greensboro announces executive director's resignation
The IRC has faced scrutiny from local leaders and residents in Greensboro about safety concerns in recent months.
Housing
Winston-Salem City Council to consider new affordable housing development program
The proposed program would include an application window and evaluation criteria on a development's quality, project team and financial feasibility.
Winston-Salem Housing Authority sells historic building, faces further repair delays at Crystal Towers
The second elevator at a downtown high-rise for the elderly and disabled is now expected to be back in use toward the end of the year.
Greensboro City Council approves contract for winter sheltering, issues sharp criticism of Interactive Resource Center
The IRC has faced scrutiny since moving to a 24/7 model earlier this year with community members and city officials raising safety concerns.
Greensboro demolishes Regency Inn paving the way for a new housing project
The site is where a housing initiative was set to be established before the city and a nonprofit chosen to run it couldn't agree on terms for a deal.
Public housing residents call for better representation in Winston-Salem
Residents and advocates want someone who currently lives in public housing to fill the vacant seats on the housing authority's board of commissioners.
Guilford County Planning Board pushes zoning decision on former Summerfield land to Board of Commissioners
The property was de-annexed from the town of Summerfield earlier this year by the state legislature in connection with a development that has received local pushback.
High Point fund seeking to raise $40M for affordable housing
The new fund looks to create 1,000 new affordable housing units in the area.
Assessment planned for Crystal Towers as repairs for final elevator near completion
Repairs on the second elevator at the 201-unit building was originally expected to be finished in August.
Winston-Salem State University receives grant to launch housing-focused research center
The grant will allow the school to research how the affordable housing crisis is affecting rural communities across the state in addition to Winston-Salem.