KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City has seen major developments throughout the city in recent times, the latest effort coming in the area of affordable housing.

On Thursday, the City of Kansas City announced that it will invest $8.5 million into eight new housing projects.

The multi-million dollar funding comes from the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The fund was first established in 2018 after the approval of an ordinance to help revitalize Kansas City neighborhoods.

The investment breakdown provided by the city highlights approved projects for senior and family housing, as well as mixed-income housing.

"When we launched the Housing Trust Fund, we made a promise to Kansas Citians that we would fight for their right to stable, affordable homes,” said Mayor Quinton Lucas.

The invest

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