housing project

noun

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

Examples of housing project in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Martin envisions new housing projects along with restaurants as a part of reviving Main, where blight and neglect were steadily gaining ground until former Mayor Mike Walsh began a revitalization drive. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

In fact, Newsom recently signed legislation essentially granting a CEQA exemption in San Diego for a 16,000-seat sports arena and housing project led by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

The council must consider whether its concerns can be backed by evidence sufficient to meet the legal standards for denying a housing project, including requirements involving specific public health and safety risks. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The referendums touch on tax levels, voter identification requirements and the city’s ability to finance affordable housing projects. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for housing project

• subproject