Congressman Cohen announces grants for two Memphis residencies [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen announced on Thursday a $17,120,000 investment to upgrade housing developments in two residencies in Covington and Memphis, with the goal of making energy efficiency upgrades in low income apartments. The money will come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The two residencies that will receive the investment are the owners of senior apartments Wesley Stage Park in Memphis and the owners of the Broadmeadow Apartments in Covington who will receive $5,280,000 and $11,840,000 respectively.

“These investments in HUD-supported housing will ultimately benefit tenants where improved energy efficiency will strengthen communities, lower energy costs, and make residents more healthy,” said Cohen in a press release. “I am pleased to see this targeted spending in …