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HARFORD COUNTY, MD Light shows around Harford County are spreading holiday cheer, from Whiteford to Joppa.

Here are some of the best Christmas light shows around, submitted by Patch readers.

Did we miss yours? Send it to elizabeth.janney@patch.com.

121 Taunton Ct, Abingdon; lights are on from sunset (approximately 6) until 10 p.m.

The display features homemade decorations, including polar bears, snowmen, penguins and a nativity scene made of lights. During the Christmas season, the display raises money for the American Heart Association. Around Halloween, donations go to the American Cancer Society.

1722 Edwin Drive, Bel Air; open 5:3010 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5:309:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday until Jan. 1.

Listen to 92.7 FM to hear the soundtrack to this light show, which includes a mix of holiday songs. People can donate to the Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic at a box in front of the house or online. Turn off headlights and do not block driveways, please.

The show has mega trees, just under 50K lights, an 8-foot matrix and fog effects. A remix from the Broadway hit "Hamilton" is part of the soundtrack, as is "We Stand As One," highlighting national unrest, the pandemic and those suffering from diseases like Type-1 diabetes. Tune in to 107.9 FM. Funds will be donated to JDRF researching and developing a cure for Type-1 diabetes (TD1).

3107 Nova Scotia Road, Bel Air; nightly 5 p.m.midnight until Jan. 3

More than 175 blow molds plus other inflatables and sculptures are on display, courtesy of the Spencer family, which has been decorating for more than 15 years. About 5,000 lights are out this year and so is a mega tree.

1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air; 610 p.m. SundayThursday and 611 p.m. Friday and Saturday

The drive-thru display off Route 22 is set to music. From Friday through Sunday, the church opens to showcase its train garden and serves up hot cocoa. People must wear face coverings to go inside. Donations of nonperishable goods will go to the church's food pantry.

1202 Peachtree Rd., Fallston; open 5:15-9 p.m. daily.

The display features a Ferris wheel, dog park, mailbox and other items that were handmade.

"We do this to spread Christmas cheer and to make others smile," resident Kelly Constantino told Patch.

227 Kershaw Ct., Joppa; Santa will be there Dec. 13, 19 and 20, weather permitting

Artist Teresa Stepp made this Santa house, which currently has a singing Santa inside. A real, live Santa Claus will be in Joppatowne to greet children 47 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13; Saturday, Dec. 19; and Sunday, Dec. 20. Nonperishable goods will be donated to the Joppatowne Christian Church.

One reader suggested 1525 Dooley Road in Whiteford, describing it as "amazing!"

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Being a homeowner is one of the most excitingachievements, as very few things beat this feeling. As much as it is anexhilarating time, there is a need to ensure your home is protected.

There are various ways to ensure you have acomfortable and secure living space. From beefing up security to purchasing ahome insurance plan, the real estate industry offers a myriad of ways to makeyour stay in your new home worthwhile.

In this article, we are going to focus on one ofthe ways to protect you and your family investing in a home protection plan.

A home protection plan is a contract between ahomeowner and a home protection company that covers the cost of maintaining andreplacing household appliances.

It is not uncommon for people to confuse homeprotection plans for home insurance.

Home insurance is different from home protectionplans. Home insurance covers the house and all its contents from unprecedenteddamages caused by fire, floods, or other calamities. Home protection plans, onthe other hand, protect your home appliances if it malfunctions, maintainingtheir functionality.

There are various types of home protection plans.The best thing is that there are not many restrictions and homeowners cancustomize these plans according to their needs.

There are various reasons why you need a homeprotection plan.

Let us delve into specifics.

A home warranty is an all-inclusive coverage thatcovers various home appliances and systems in the house. However, sincehomeowners are constantly upgrading their appliances and buying newer ones tomake house chores easier, some of these appliances might not receive coveragefrom home warranties. A home protection plan goes a long way in offeringcoverage for such appliances. That way, you receive maximum coverage for allyour household appliances.

Home appliances can be expensive. For instance,refrigerators and washing machines cost hundreds of dollars, which is on thelower side. AC units and boilers, on the other hand, can cost thousands ofdollars. When these appliances fail or malfunction, repairs can cause deepfinancial strain.

However, by investing in a home protection plan,your service provider caters to costs in case a covered household item needsrepair. Even if the repairs costs are very high, the service provider willcater to a larger portion of the costs, leaving you to top up a few dollars.

What makes home protection plans very attractiveis the fact that they offer free routine maintenance to ensure your homeappliances serve you for longer periods.

Malfunctioned household electrical appliances area source of stress. Whats even more stressful is getting a reputable handymanto repair it. Home protection plan service providers relieve these stresses asthey have technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and experience towork on these items. That way, you are spared the stresses of finding acontractor or falling into the hands of untrustworthy repairmen.

It may come a time when you want to sell yourhome. Considering that homebuyers are very articulate in the condition of thehouse before they can make a decision, having a home protection plan mighthelp.

In some cases, home protection plans for certainitems are transferrable. That way, you gain a competitive advantage againstother sellers, allowing you to sell your home fast and at a better askingprice.

Home warranty plans cover a variety of appliancesincluding HVAC units, refrigerators, garbage disposal, dishwashers, microwaves,ovens, water heaters, washers, dryers, and many others.

Additionally, you might have add-on options suchas roof leak protection, swimming pool equipment, additional refrigerationunits, and many more. However, the equipment covered in home protection plansdiffers from one service provider to the other.Before paying for one, you need to first understand what appliances willbe covered in the plan.

Deciding to go for a home protection plan is aserious decision as it involves the investment of your hard-earned money. It isfor this reason that it is advisable to make careful considerations beforesettling for a home protection plan service provider.

Below are some of the things to consider whenchoosing the right plan for you.

As a homeowner, you may need to re-evaluate thekind of plan you want. If you are moving to an older home, a home protectionplan is definitely worth it. Additionally, since appliances tend to break downwhen you least expect it, even homeowners moving to newer houses need theseprotection plans.

Finding the right protection plan requiresresearch. The insurance industry has a myriad of options when it comes toservice providers. What you need to do is come up with a list of homeprotection plan companies. Call or visit them and ask for free quotes. Next,you can scrutinize these quotes to gain a solid knowledge of how much money youare required to pay.

As you look at the pricing, remember to alsocounter check the services they offer. If you are unsatisfied with the coverageoffered, ask the company if they are open to making adjustments or includingadditional services.

Out of the many quotes you receive, narrow themdown to two or three. To ensure you receive your ideal coverage, visit each ofthese companies and ask questions in regards to their service provision,customer support, the contractors they use, as well as the companies terms andconditions for the contract. Do not be afraid to ask these questions as some ofthe information you may receive may not be readily available on social mediaplatforms or in the companys brochures.

Once you have done this, you can then decide thehome protection plan service provider best suited for you.

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Ok, I will never not share funny things from local law enforcement because it shows that they are just like everyone else. Including, getting those pesky calls about your vehicle's extended warranty. This is a video you don't want to miss.

This video is honestly brilliant. We have all been there and you know, 2020 might actually be the year that the police actually start asking you about that extended vehicle warranty. Ha! Of course, I am kidding, but it does feel like these people are EVERYWHERE!

This video is relatable on so many levels. How many times do you get this phone call a day? A week? A month? Sometimes I start getting text messages about my extended warranty on a vehicle I never had a warranty for.

And again, I love when police show their human side and make people realize they are just like everyone else. They have a sense of humor, they have fun with people, they have families and friends and they aren't the bad guys.

In the grand scheme of things, police, sheriffs deputies, first responders, law enforcement, they all just want to do their jobs and make it home safely.

Though admittedly, if I got pulled over and this was a cop's response to me speeding, I would die laughing after I got nervous for no reason. Thank you for making my day with such a short clip and relatable laughter.

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You want the best price to sell your home and you want to sell it yesterday, right?

Regardless of your home's listing price and all the pretty pictures online with expensive staging, Realtors still show your house live with buyers. And this is when too many deals fall apart or the offer you receive is way below what you expected.

Why? Because the home is not clean and appears not to be maintained with care. And this is the responsibility of both the homeowner and your Realtor.

Consistently, we read about surveys and horror stories about how little effort sellers invest in how their property shows. Dirt, rotten food in the fridge, pet odors (cats have caused more deals to go south than any animal on the planet), water leaks, mold on walls, dead mice behind washing machines--the list goes on. If your home looks, smells, feels unmaintained, the home inspector will not be on your side and the offer--if it ever is written--will not be what you expect.

As a former homebuilder, investor buying and selling and consulting on how to sell properties, I, like you, realize what critical areas in a home can cause heartburn and trepidation in buyers not wanting to have to fix/replace broken stuff in your house for sale.

If you're selling now or thinking about selling, here's a checklist to insure your home is looking it's best to secure the best offer. And if you're a Realtor, it's your responsibility to hold your client accountable to present a home that shows respectfully, and doesn't hamper your reputation of presenting a good product. If the homeowner doesn't realize what's important--it's your job to coach them, pure and simple. No excuses.

1.Clean the house to an inch of its life. Hire a crew if need be, but clean it. Every single corner should shine. No cobwebs, bugs, dirt, pet hair, soap scum, or grime under/behind appliances, tops of cabinets or under sinks. Show pride in the home.

2. If it smells like cat urine, get rid of the carpet that stinks and find a place for the cat to live for a while. Cat urine kills every deal. If it smells like cigarette smoke, do what is needed to eliminate it. Listen to your Realtor.

3.Dirty carpet gives the perception you don't care about how you take care of your home. True or not, that's the impression. Clean sells.

4.Dirty windows, screens and tracks need attention. Clean, lubricate and make them sparkle.

5.Front door damage, scratched, threshold dirty? Entries tell what condition the home will be in what pride a owner takes. Paint it, clean it.

6. If something is broke, fix it. Invest a little now or get a lowball offer later.

7.Utility rooms: Wipe and shine up the furnace and water heater like a new car! New furnace filter, clean behind it, wash the floor, add a brighter light bulb, clean the dryer vent and make sure it's hooked up properly. Wipe the washer and dryer too, clean the shelves of supplies and wipe out the utility sink. If your mechanicals are not spotless, they look like they don't work properly. Does the water softener even work? Is there salt or a dead body in the salt tank?

8. Sump pump pits: Spray paint the cover to make pretty, clean out the pit, wipe the discharge pipes to look white again.

9. Window wells: Have you looked in window well in the past 10 years? It's a jungle and cemetery in there. Clean out the bones of mice and frogs, clean the window and well cover so the sunlight can actually get through. Add more stone to level the area to look clean.

10. If there is any leaking faucets, drains under sinks, shut off valves, get them fixed now. If a shut off valve is frozen, this dangerous and it will cost you a lower offer. Run drain cleaner in every sink and clean out the hair balls hanging from tub and sink drains. Make sure drains run properly.

11. Label every shut off valve, every breaker, damper, etc. with a fresh, bright label to show you care and make it easy for the owner to see where things are. It shows you are aware of these simple things. This scores points with home inspectors.

12. Clean out ceiling vents and return air grills. Wipe the dirt, replace rusty ones and level every outlet cover to make things look crisp and well kept.

13. Crawl spaces. Clean out junk and add a fresh plastic liner to keep moisture and odors to a minimum and to show you take care of your home. Add a brighter bulb and remove any old dirty insulation hanging from the ceiling or side walls.

14. Check for mold in your attic. You can't hide it and if you don't fix it now, you'll have to fix it later. Bite the bullet and repair it.

15. Replace toilet seats that are ancient. Clean the caps and rinse out the water tank with bleach so it looks cleaner, working order and smells better.

16. Fix sink drains and dripping faucets. Secure towel bars.

17. Re-caulk bath and shower tile. Filthy scummy, hard water stained fixtures are not appealing.

18. Kitchen: Clean and level every door, every hinge and wipe out under every cabinet and make it shine and get rid of anything that is not pretty or clean. Run vinegar thru the dishwasher and clean the fried interior like your mother-in-law was going to inspect this weekend.

19. Closets: Clean it, deodorize it and your 30 pair of shoes too.

20. Vacuum under the beds and make sure closet doors work.

21. Clean the fireplace and make sure the damper works, the hearth is clean and the doors are clean, working and are safe. Make it appealing, not look like a fire hazard.

22. Do bath and bedroom door locks work? Are they loose, sticking or missing? Fix them now. Door bumpers broken? Holes in the wall? Closet pull chains not working?

23. The garage: if it looks like a disaster, buyers presume it will take too long for you to get out after closing. Clean it out, paint the walls and brighten the lite bulb.

24. Clean your gutters and downspouts, trim bushes from windows and clean the sidewalks and outdoor light fixtures. Does the front door lock work easy? Does the doorbell work? Make it look inviting, clean and safe.

25. Information accessible: Have warranty cards, instruction booklets, HOA info all neatly placed in a folder. Make it easy for buyers to see you care.

The cost and investment in completing these items is far less than what the offer on your home will be discounted to when you see it.

Show buyers you take pride, take care and are proactive in maintaining your home. Realtors don't like being embarrassed showing properties that are not kept up and they won't work hard to get you the best offer either. Realtors don't want to make excuses for a poor looking property and won't bring their best customers to show your house. They're paid and incented to sell the sellable houses for the best price. Don't blame the realtor if you home doesn't look as good as it could. Tough love conversations, but no one else is going to tell you the truth you already know.

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Today only, as part of its Special Buy of the Day, Home Depot is offering up to 45% off select tools from DEWALT, Milwaukee, and more. Free shipping is available for all or you can opt for in-store pickup. Our top pick is the RYOBI 18V Cordless Combo Kit for $349. Thats down from the usual $450 price tag and $20 under the last deal we tracked. As a comparison, this bundle holds over $530 worth of value. Looking to build out a complete tool kit? This bundle checks all of the boxes with eight tools in all, including two drills, multiple saws, a sander, light, and more. Youll also receive two 4Ah batteries plus an additional 1.5Ah power pack, along with a wall charger. Two carrying cases are also included to help you keep everything nice and organized. Rated 4.7/5 stars by over 5,600 Home Depot reviewers. Head below for more top picks from todays sale.

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Another standout is the RYOBI 18V ONE+ AirStrike Nailer for $199. Thats down 20% from the regular going rate and matching our previous mention. Ideal for tackling various tasks around the home, such as trim and detail work. It also ships with a1.5Ah battery and a charger alongside a 3-year warranty.Rated4.6/5 stars.

Browse through the rest of todays sale for more deals on tools from DEWALT, Milwaukee, and other big names. This promotion is good for today only and some listings are beginning to sell out, so act now if something catches your eye.

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Enter the RYOBI ONE+ 18V System with the PCK600KN Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit with 3 Batteries, a Charger, and 2 Tool Bags. The PCK600KN features a 1/2 in. 2-Speed Drill/Driver, 1/4 in. Impact Driver, Reciprocating Saw, 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw, Multi-Tool, Jig Saw, 5 in. Random Orbit Sander, LED Light, 1.5 Ah Battery, (2) 4.0 Ah Batteries, 18V Charger, and 2 tool bags. The (2) included 4.0 Ah batteries and (1) 1.5 Ah battery feature lithium-ion cells for longer overall life. The 18V Charger is compatible with all ONE+ 18V Lithium-Ion Batteries. Best of all, this kit is part of the RYOBI ONE+ 18V System of over 175 cordless tools that all work on the same battery platform.

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Coney Islands mini-development boom continues with developer LCOR planning to build a 461-unit residential development on Surf Avenue.

LCOR filed plans with the New York City Department of Buildings last week to build a 16-story development, with 139 affordable units included, at 1515 Surf Avenue between West 15th and West 16th streets, city records show. The development was first reported by Crains New York Business.

The project, which Studio V Architecture is designing, will have an outdoor pool, a gym, tenant lounges, coworking spaces, an indoor basketball court and a parking garage, according to LCOR. It will also have 11,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor.

At LCOR, we pride ourselves on identifying sites for new development that generate opportunities for both our residents and the surrounding neighborhoods at large, and I am confident that our latest project in Coney Island fits this bill, LCOR Executive Vice-President and Principal David Sigman said in a statement. With several new developments underway on Surf Avenue, along with the zoning changes and public infrastructure investment, we are bullish about how much demand there will be to live here, and are excited to be a part of this next chapter for Coney Island.

LCOR acquired a 99-year ground lease for the property from the owners of Gargiulos Restaurant, who have used it as a parking lot, late last year, Crains reported. The developer plans to break ground during the summer of next year and finish construction in 2024, a spokesman said.

Coney Island has experienced a mini-development boom in recent years, after the city passed a rezoning for the neighborhood in 2009 that allowed for more residential developments and high-rise hotels.

Developments include Cammebys International Groups Neptune/Sixth project, which will have a 42-story tower with 576 residential units; and Taconic Investment Partners, BFC Partners and L+M Development Partners mixed-use complex at 1709 Surf Avenue, which will have 1,000 residential units.

John Catsimatidis Red Apple Group started leasing for his pair of 21-story, luxury residential buildings, Ocean Drive, at the start of this year. The development has rents climbing just over $4,000 a month for a three-bedroom unit.

If you cant afford it, work harder and move into the next building we build, Catsimatidis previously told Commercial Observer. Were looking for people that know what its like to live on the beach and dont mind spending the extra few dollars.

Despite the pandemic, Catsimatidis is still confident in the neighborhood and recently told the Brooklyn Paper that he plans to build three more buildings in the Ocean Drive complex in the future.

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Aldis decision to place a supermarket within a residential project reflects a trend among real estate developers in recent years to include food retailers within mixed-use projects with residential components. The fact that the new store will be among the chains largest locations only underscores the importance grocers and neighborhood planners are placing on offering people the convenience of having a full-fledged supermarket just steps from where they live.

Apartment-dwellers have shown a willingness to pay extra to be able to walk from their homes to a food retailer. According to a study by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, apartment buildings that contain a Whole Foods or Trader Joes bring in a 5.8% rental premium compared with other multifamily communities located close by. Although including a grocery store in a building can bring added construction costs, the developers have calculated that the extra rent they can collect by offering such an amenity to tenants is likely to compensate for the higher initial expenses.

Other examples of grocery stores within developments with substantial residential space that have opened recently include a Giant Food supermarket in Fairfax, Virginia and a Safeway in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.Aldi plans to open another 25,000-square-foot store in the Washington, D.C., area in 2022. It has also built stores abroad that are as small as 6,000 square feet, underscoring the company's focus on flexibility.

The median size of a U.S. supermarket was 41,651 square feet in 2018,statistics compiled by the Food Industry Associationshow.

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SOMERVILLE, N.J. A Bound Brook man has been indicted by a Somerset County Grand Jury in connection with the Jan. 12 fire that destroyed two apartment buildings under construction on Main Street, Bound Brook and several adjacent buildings.

Juan Hector Padilla, age 29, of East Second Street facescharges of 2nd Degree Burglary, 2nd Degree Aggravated Arson, 3rd Degree Aggravated Assault (for injury to a firefighter), and 3rd Degree Hindering Apprehension of Oneself, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

The seven-alarm fire that began at the construction site of the Meridia II building on East Main Street was first reported at 7:53 p.m., and raged throughout the night into the early morning of Jan. 13.The Bound Brook Fire Department, along with thirty-six fire companies from Somerset, Middlesex, Union, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties., as well as the New Jersey State Forestry Service responded.

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Due to radiant heat and wind, the fire spread quickly throughout the building and to adjacent buildings located on Main Street, according to Robertson.A firefighter was injured, suffering a sprained ankle.

Detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutors Office, the Bound Brook Police Department, the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Fire Investigation Unit, fire officials from Somerset County, and State and Federal investigators collaborated on thefire investigation.

Witnesses told investigators they had seenPadillawalking in the area of the Meridia II building several times leading up to the fire; footage from video surveillance cameras also captured the suspect on film, according to Robertson.

Padilla was arrested Jan. 13and charged on a criminal complaint with 2nd degree Aggravated Arson and 3rd degree Hindering Investigation Apprehension/False Information. Based on subsequent investigation, the defendant was later charged with Burglary and Aggravated Assault.

Padilla has been detained at the Somerset County Jail since his arrest.

The indictment was issued Dec. 2.

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Kodulahe O, a subsidiary of Arco Vara AS, has entered into construction and financing contracts for conducting the next residential development project of Kodulahe Kvartal.

In Merimetsa, Tallinn, the joint development of the 4th and 5th apartment building of Kodulahe Kvartal will be started at addresses Pagi 3 and Pagi 5 where 72 apartments will be constructed. On offer will be apartments with 2 to 5 rooms and with a total GSA of 4,777 m2. The buildings were designed by KAMP Arhitektid O, the main contractor of construction is RAMM Ehituse O and the construction is financed by AS LHV Pank. The buildings will be completed in the summer of 2022 and the expected income of the project is approximately 11.7 million euros.

Miko Niineme, the Executive Manager of Arco Vara AS, The interest of the clients in living in Kodulahe and the Merimetsa region is stably high and we think that the continuing the qualitative development of the region is important for the development of the entire city of Tallinn. It is worth to mention that it is the last stage of the planning area of Paldiski mnt 70c which Arco Vara has developed already as of 2014.

Tiina MalmCFOArco Vara ASTel: +372 614 4630tiina.malm@arcovara.com

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The massive, roughly $350 million project to redevelop Tampas West River area is entering a third phase, which will include a market-rate apartment building and a grocery store.

Related Group, the Miami-based company with a leading role in the project, is planning a 325-unit, market-rate apartment building across North Boulevard from Howard W. Blake High School, according to Albert Milo, president of the companys affordable housing division. Rents in the new complex will start around $1,400.

Related also does intend to bring a national/regional grocer to the project, Milo said.

In an interview with the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Related president Jon Paul JP Perez said it would be a Publix. But Thursday, Milo stopped short of naming a company that had been selected, saying Related Group cannot provide any further details on that particular facet of the project at this time.

Publix did not return calls or emails seeking comment.

Milo did say that having a grocery store is important to fulfill the purpose of the project.

This is more than just a straightforward affordable housing redevelopment Related is looking to transform West River into a thriving, diverse community, where all residents have access to a home they can be proud of, including all services necessary for modern life and more, he wrote. Having a place where residents can find fresh, nutritious and fairly priced food is a key part of that vision.

Leroy Moore, the chief operating officer of the Tampa Housing Authority, also said he wasnt allowed to say which grocery store would be part of the development, but added: We do have a grocer and I refer to it as Floridas grocer of choice.

Moore said the neighborhood where the store will go is currently a food desert a term for areas without easy access to affordable and high-quality fresh food.

Without a doubt, its a huge need, he said. All too often workforce and affordable communities are left with less healthy food choices, more costly food choices and convenience-type stores as opposed to mainstay grocer stores, so this is a huge accomplishment.

Moore also said the grocery store will provide jobs within walking distance of many of the apartments, helping nearby residents earn income without transportation costs. Other aspects of the West River redevelopment project are also aimed toward that same goal, including the future construction of a multi-tenant office building, and possibly a hotel, south of Main Street, he said.

This newest phase of development follows the rehabilitation of the 150-unit Mary Bethune High Rise Apartments and the ground-breaking of the three Boulevard Towers, which each have at least 80 percent of their units priced for lower-income residents. Those three towers are still under construction, and other residential buildings are scheduled to begin construction within the next three to six months said Milo, of Related Group.

All in all, there are nearly 1800 units that are either under contract, funded completely or will be reasonably funded within the next year, Moore said, including 820 public housing units plus a mix of market-rate and affordable housing.

Much of the new construction is in the space left behind by the now-demolished North Boulevard Homes public housing project that used to occupy the area. Other projects on nearby land owned by the city could add to the total number of new housing units, Moore said.

Times staff writers Sara DiNatale and Christopher ODonnell contributed to this report.

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