In less than two years, 189 units of affordable housing will be occupied on Georgia Avenue, not far from the Forest Glen Metro Station, bus routes and shopping in both Silver Spring and Wheaton.
Groundbreaking for the Residences at Forest Glen Thursday marked the start of MHP’s (Montgomery Housing Partnership) largest housing project and one of the largest affordable units in Montgomery County.
The $100 million project will include space for residents to enjoy the outdoors, two bike rooms, a fitness and a business center, underground parking and a dog washing station. MHP will offer educational and supportive programing for young residents and families.
Funding for the project comes from private donations, the county, state and federal governments.
A 72-unit apartment complex was demolished to make way for the new construction.
It took six years from when MHP purchased the land until today to begin construction. During that time, the land was rezoned, the pandemic hit, building prices skyrocketed and interest rates rose, said Robert Goldman, MHP president.
The 2.6-acre property will include all affordable housing units. Rents will depend on the occupant’s earnings. Three-quarters of the units are for those making 60% or less than the area median income.
Here is a video of the plans and also the destruction of the former apartments.
Work is by Bozzuto Construction. It is the sixth time that company has worked with MHP, creating a total of about 1,000 affordable units, said President Mark Weisner.
“We are very proud of that.”
Much needed affordable housing coming to Montgomery County. 189
new apartments on GA Ave within walking distance to metro! Thank you @MHPartners @jaredssolomon pic.twitter.com/SwLgT6qMKJ— Eden Durbin (@DurbinEden) April 27, 2023
In 20 short months, this pile of dirt will be 189 new high quality affordable apartments – 3x the number that used to be on the site. This partnership between @MHPartners, the state, county, private sector, & community is exactly what we need to end our housing crisis! pic.twitter.com/nTa5wKo3fz
— Delegate Jared Solomon (@jaredssolomon) April 27, 2023
Preparing for groundbreaking for the Residences at Forest Glen, an affordable housing complex in Silver Spring @mymcmedia @MHPartners pic.twitter.com/pk5PXUXxDe
— suzanne pollak (@SuzannePollak) April 27, 2023
