Columbia Housing lays out plans for redevelopment of former Allen Benedict site
The former Allen Benedict court may be the site of a new development with the help of Columbia residents.
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Columbia Housing Authority preparing to move residents out of Marion Street High Rise
The Columbia Housing Authority is preparing to move residents out of the Marion Street High Rise. The CEO of Columbia Housing said the move is meant to keep residents safe, citing several maintenance and safety concerns with the building, which was built in 1975.
Neighbors of Allen Benedict Court apartments react to residents moving out
CHA spokesperson says they are in "no imminent danger" of health risks
When he moved across the street from the Allen Benedict Court apartments nearly 20 years ago, Charles Brooks says his neighborhood was full of life.
New leader of the Columbia Housing Authority rolls out new action plan
Ivory Mathews says she wants to put her residents front and center
The new leader of the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) unveils her new 12 -month action plan to address housing issues in the city.
Housing & Health fair for displaced Allen-Benedict residents
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Housing Authority is teaming up with Prima Health to hold Housing & Health: A Community Resource Fair this Saturday April 27th, 2019. Organizers say the purpose of this event is to help give the hundreds of residents who were displaced free health screenings and assessments, empowerment seminars for the former residents. Those who attend…
CHA Executive Director retires amid Allen Benedict controversy
Longtime Executive Director for the Columbia Housing Authority, Gilbert Walker announces he will retire from the commission effective immediately.
Columbia Housing Authority residents to begin move to permanent housing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It has been more than a week since residents from Allen-Benedict Court Apartments were evacuated by fire and police, due to gas leaks. ABC Columbia news has learned that residents have begun to move into permanent housing. Officials with the Columbia Housing Authority report that they have issued 159 “section 8 vouchers”. The C-H-A is expected to have…
