Winston-Salem officials consider creating new policy on subsidizing housing for developers
City council members are calling for a policy that creates a more effective way to review housing requests from developers.
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Winston-Salem apartment tenants look to buy property from city as they await its sale
The city council approved the sale of the building to private developers in January. But negotiations are ongoing.
Housing Justice Now to host forum for Winston-Salem mayoral and city council candidates
A Winston-Salem-based housing rights group is hosting a city council and mayoral candidate forum this week.
Winston-Salem to fund cold weather emergency shelter for unhoused people
The city of Winston-Salem has agreed to help fund a shelter for those who need housing during dangerously cold weather.
Winston-Salem City Council approves sale of apartment building despite opposition from tenants
Winston-Salem City Council approved the sale of a Spring Street apartment building Monday despite concern from its residents and advocates.
Rickshaw service may expand in Winston-Salem, pending new regulations
More Winston-Salem customers may soon be able to take rides on rickshaws, or bicycles with passenger carts attached to them.
Winston-Salem City Council considers creating new fund to address affordable housing
According to a 2018 study, there is a shortage of more than 16,000 affordable rental homes in the city. Officials voted in a committee meeting in October to allow city staff to research developing a housing trust fund.
Winston-Salem City Council approves economic incentives for two companies
Winston-Salem’s city council approved economic incentives Tuesday for two local companies eyeing expansion.
Winston-Salem City Council approves rezoning of Ardmore house despite neighborhood opposition
Winston-Salem City Council voted to allow a house in the city’s Ardmore neighborhood to be converted into a duplex, despite community opposition.
Former State Rep. Derwin Montgomery given five years probation in federal fraud case
Derwin Montgomery, a former Winston-Salem city councilman and state representative, faced a federal judge Thursday for sentencing in connection with a fraud conviction.