Summer 2009
Message from the President
Alaska has a significant homeless population--some in emergency shelters, many on the streets. Continuum of Care (CoC) plans to deliver housing and services to the homeless, while CIHA supports local organizations that provide immediate services to those in need.
The CIHA Homelessness Partners
CIHA supports several key community partners who provide the homeless community with critical assistance, education and guidance towards permanent housing. See the results of our efforts.
The Faces of CIHA
See how CIHA and Cook Inlet Lending Center are supporting a once-homeless family in their journey towards home ownership, and get to know Gabe Layman, CIHA's Senior Manager of Business and Legal Affairs.
Building Green at Creekside Village
Energy-efficient, 5-Star Plus homes are coming to Clearwater Village at Creekside, with many homes to be completed by the end of this summer. In partnership with The Petersen Group, CIHA is once again demonstrating an emphasis on attractive architecture, reduced energy costs and creating a neighborhood with community.
Shaping Our Community
Chris Stephens, a broker and partner in an Anchorage-based commercial real estate brokerage company, reflects on a recent tour of CIHA properties.
In the Works
Demolition and development are on the summer schedule for Mountain View, while a new 59-unit senior housing is expected to begin construction and several senior housing properties will be upgraded.
Recent Events
CIHA kicked off the construction season with the Mountain View Village Lofts Ground Blessing, pitched in on clean-up day and celebrated the completion of five Tarwater Avenue homes. Also, Carol Gore was inducted into the ATHENA Society.
Did You Know?
- A median priced home in Anchorage costs $317,712
- 57% of Alaska households cannot afford a median priced home
- The average rent in Anchorage is $694-$1,736
- 46% cannot afford the average rent
- 20,000 low-income Alaskan households spend more than half their income on housing, placing them at great risk of homelessness
- 4,000 families are on the wait list for public housing