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The property across from Basye is like several others across the city, not just the South Side, that police often refer to as flop houses.

The property across from Basye is like several others across the city, not just the South Side, that police often refer to as flop houses.

The property across from Basye is like several others across the city, not just the South Side, that police often refer to as flop houses.

Community Leadership and Development, Inc. broke ground on the Tapestry Apartments Thursday, a 27-unit low-income housing project the non-profit hopes will help Billings' affordable housing crisis.

As Billings continues to struggle with a lack of affordable housing options, the city has been selected to join a Housing Solutions Workshop led by the New York University.

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, but in the homeless community, it represents the longest night of the year. It's known as National Homeless Persons Memorial Day, and event organizers in Billings want it to shed light on a growing issue.