Second phase of Village at Legacy development commences in Decatur

The ribbon-cutting groundbreaking event for Decatur s new affordable housing advance Village at Legacy Credit Photo courtesy of TobinInk Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett and other functionaries lately gathered to commemorate two major milestones for the city s new advancement Village at Legacy the ribbon-cutting for the project s Phase I and the groundbreaking for Phase II Located on six acres of the Legacy Park site formerly the United Methodist Children s Home Village at Legacy serves as Decatur s first ground-up attainable housing society for families in decades Developed by Decatur Housing and its nonprofit partner Preserving Affordable Housing Inc PAHI the project offers a mix of one- two- and three-bedroom townhomes and apartments Once complete the project will provide a total of affordable homes for local families Phase I of the project saw units being built for just under million while the second phase will deliver another units at an estimated cost of million Units at the growth are offered at a range of affordability levels from to of Area Median Income AMI Additionally sixty units will be supported by project-based vouchers that cap rent at of the household s income Village at Legacy s homes feature modern finishes private balconies or patios as well as access to several amenities including a population club house outdoor recreation area business center raised garden beds and direct access to Legacy Park s trails playgrounds new running track and more Having these homes available is a essential step toward achieving our population s goals especially increasing access to housing at a range of affordable levels commented Garrett It may be just a drop in the budget but it s one we intend to keep filling to meet the requirements of our population The City of Decatur purchased the Legacy Park property in later selecting Decatur Housing and PAHI to develop own and manage the improvement that would materialize into Village at Legacy Decatur Housing was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits by the Georgia Department of Public Affairs to endorsement both phases of expansion while additional financing is being provided by the city Our mission at Decatur Housing is expanding access to high-quality modern and safe housing that meets the demands of a growing thriving city announced Larry H Padilla chief executive officer and executive director of Decatur Housing Village at Legacy is a stellar example of what we can do when we have neighborhood advocacy to address Decatur s attainable housing necessities Leasing and move-ins for Phase I begins in August with Phase II s construction expected to be completed in spring The post Second phase of Village at Legacy maturation commences in Decatur appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta