Washington,D.C., April 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 29th  the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) issued $23 million in bond financing for the construction of  Stanton Square Apartments, 121 new apartment homes in  Anacostia (Ward 8). "As Anacostia experiences renewed development and is attracting new businesses, the cost of housing is rising. At this time it is imperative that affordable rental housing is included in the revitalization of the neighborhood. By financing Stanton Square Apartments, DCHFA is helping to ensure affordability continues in Anacostia," stated Todd A. Lee, Executive Director and CEO, DCHFA.