The North Suburban Consortium
The North Suburban Consortium (NSC) is an affordable housing consortium that serves the communities of Malden, Medford, Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Melrose and Winthrop. The NSC administers a First Time Homebuyer Program for households whose first home will be located in any of those 8 communites. It also utilizes federal HOME funds to create new affordable homeownership and rental units in those communities. Information on affordable homeownership opportunities, , and the First Time Homebuyer Program are all available on this website.
The lead agency for the North Suburban Consortium is the Malden Redevelopment Authority, as designated by the City of Malden. The other agencies responsible for administering the NSC's programs include the Housing/Community Development Departments of the member communities and other city departments as applicable.
Local Community Action Program (CAP) agencies and various non-profit organizations involved in affordable housing development, services for homeless, elderly, disabled, substance abuse and victims of domestic violence are also play an important role in assisting the NSC member communities in creating and maintaining affordable housing in the North Suburban region. Find out more information on the affordable housing organizations in the NSC jurisdiction by clicking on their links on the resources section of this website.
For information on affordable housing in a specific member community, also feel free to visit the community development web page of that specific community listed under the resources section of this website.
PUBLIC HEARING NORTH SUBURBAN CONSORTIUM
In accordance with U. S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development regulations, the communities making up the North Suburban Consortium are 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 HUD HOME Affordable Housing Program entitlement will be $2.6 million. This community is a member of the North Suburban Consortium which is comprised of eight adjoining communities that include Malden, Medford, Melrose, Arlington, Chelsea, Revere, Everett and Winthrop for the purpose of accessing the $2.6 million HOME Program entitlement for affordable housing. The Malden Redevelopment Authority is the administrative agency for the HUD Approved North Suburban Consortium.
The Public Hearing time and location is as follows:
Day & Time: Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 PM
Location: Malden Government Center, Room 421 (4th floor), 200 Pleasant Street, Malden
The facility is handicap accessible. Residents with special needs should call Peter Garbati at the Malden Redevelopment Authority (781-324-5720) as soon as possible. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your local Office of Planning & Community Development at your City/Town Hall or call Peter Garbati, MRA Director of Community Development at 781-324-5720.
For information about the Pleasant Street Fire in Malden, click here.