Long awaited International District affordable housing project gets underway

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Aimed at getting more people off the streets, a multi-million-dollar affordable housing project is now being built in one of Albuquerque's most populated areas. Construction crews are moving to turn a lot near Central Ave. and Chama Street into an affordable housing community called "The Cottages at 161 Chama," that's been in the works for over a year.   "It's an opportunity for people who are employed, have [...]