A new initiative from the city of New Bedford will offer support for large-scale housing projects with affordable units, city officials announced Friday.
An improvement program for New Bedford's commercial areas is getting a $1.5 million cash injection in the city's first investment of federal ARPA COVID relief funds approved by the city council on Thursday.
The New Bedford City Council on Thursday night voted to accept the $64.7 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding under the American Rescue Plan Act.
According to Spillane, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has indicated a willingness to make changes to his priority list of projects in line for ARPA funding.
UIA's proposal includes creating more affordable housing in New Bedford, and establishing an emergency fund to help people pay overdue rents to avoid evictions.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the city has put out a survey asking residents how they think the city should use $64 in funds from the American Rescue Plan.