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 23 Nov. 2024.

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