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housing project

[ hou-zing proj-ekt, proj-ikt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a publicly built and operated housing development, usually intended for low- or moderate-income tenants, senior citizens, etc.

housing project

noun

a housing development built and maintained by a local authority, usually intended for people with a low or moderate income

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Word History and Origins

Origin of housing project¹

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

These affordable housing projects have faced trouble because they touched one of the third rails of Los Angeles politics.

From Los Angeles Times

King Charles has given Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer a guided tour of his environmentally friendly, sustainable housing project in Cornwall, in a rare joint visit.

From BBC

While the building survived and there were no injuries, it remains uncertain if the Morrison Hotel will come back to life as an affordable housing project.

From Los Angeles Times

The Venice Dell saga began in 2016 when the city asked for developers to propose building affordable housing projects and replacement parking on the site.

From Los Angeles Times

The proposed affordable housing project, to be built by Danco Group, would be a major addition to the city.

From Los Angeles Times

housing estate housing scheme

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