Building on a legacy CHIP marks 45 years of affordable housing—and growth

By Evan Tuchinsky

Chico News & Review

When Kris Zappettini returned to Chico with a doctorate from Virginia Tech, little did she know that time spent in an aerobics class also would prove significant to launching her career in affordable housing....READ ARTICLE

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Building on a legacy CHIP marks 45 years of affordable housing—and growth