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 Mildred raised Anthony and his siblings Anthony has been open about the difficulties of his childhood: As a single mother, Mildred brought up Anthony and his siblings on her own in the Hope Gardens housing project in Bushwick, Brooklyn, according to The New York Times. Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024 But a partnership at Fort Worth’s largest permanent supportive housing project, Casa de Esperanza, has helped reverse that trend. Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024 The $50 million to kick off the investments from the Housing Innovation Fund will be used to bolster the financing of four affordable housing projects in the region. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 New housing projects must be considered in the context of their impact on the community and their compatibility with the surrounding areas. Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for housing project 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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