Affordable Housing News & Views - August 2021

Hours before the Senate passing of the anticipated infrastructure bill, Bob Moss and David Gasson (MG Housing Strategies) joined our Affordable Housing leader, Beth Mullen, to discuss potential implications of the passing of this critical piece of legislature, the reconciliation package, the looming debt ceiling, extended IRS deadlines, and other updates from the Hill for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) industry.

As CohnReznick’s Tax Credit Investment Services team gears up to roll out its 2021 study into the investment and operational performance of properties financed with housing tax credits, take a peek at our “By the Numbers” summary of the data that goes into our PPI tool, and its extensive use within the industry.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred on discussions around America’s infrastructure needs, the reality is that those needs are not new. In this Bisnow article, CohnReznick Real Estate and Construction industry leaders discuss where investments should be made, what the overall goal of infrastructure should be, issues to be addressed, and more.

As money continues to flow into the Opportunity Zones program, there are still many disinvested areas that are at risk of being left behind, but federal investments in social infrastructure could help if passed. In this recent webinar, members of our Opportunity Zones and Tax teams discussed the intersections of OZs and infrastructure plans, as well as updates on compliance and the OZ marketplace.  

This offseason, eleven Major League Clubs made creative use of their empty ballparks to tackle one of our country’s greatest health issues. Working in tandem with local government and health officials, the clubs “pinch-hit” to host mass vaccination sites, administering over 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations to the public. Hear their story in a new installment of our “Business of Baseball” video series.

As lawmakers continue to discuss priorities for a federal infrastructure plan (or plans), we’ve launched a new resource center to help businesses across industries prepare for and participate in the exciting growth opportunities likely ahead. Explore our collections of insights and updates for private companies, government agencies, and investors, and keep checking back for more information as final plans take shape.