housing project

noun

: a publicly supported and administered housing development planned usually for low-income families

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Urban Catalyst had proposed a 165-unit housing project at the former Lido’s property, according to Ice. George Avalos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The future of the Skyline Cinema is uncertain as a multifamily housing project moves forward at the theater's location. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Abarca accused McGee of accepting a $50,000 campaign contribution in exchange for supporting a housing project, while LeVota identified McGee last week as the candidate at the center of his federal indictment. Ben Wheeler august 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Previously an office space, the building is currently undergoing conversion to mixed-use — including a housing project. Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for housing project

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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 13 Aug. 2026.

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