Local and state leaders, including Gov. Abigail Spanberger, gathered to mark the opening of Lightfoot Apartments, a new affordable housing development in Culpeper.
The 60-unit community, developed by People Inc. of Virginia, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 25. Located near Lightfoot Street and Old Fredericksburg Road, the complex includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units designed for households earning at or below 60% of the area median income.
“This is an important moment, a defining moment,” Gov. Spanberger said. “All across the commonwealth, our communities are facing challenges of affordability and housing and healthcare and energy and childcare. The impact goes far beyond one apartment or house. It’s about your experiences, the job choices you can or can’t make and frankly, the way that you live your life.”
Spanberger added, “Focusing on increasing access to housing and increasing affordable housing, it’s a clear pillar of my Affordable Virginia Agenda,” she said. “Here across Virginia, I want to ensure that we have the housing supply that keeps pace with the housing demand…too often, people get priced out of the communities that they want to live in.”
Bryan Phipps, president and CEO of People Inc. of Virginia, emphasized the importance of what the housing provides beyond the physical structures. “We can look and see the beauty of the buildings themselves, but to us, it’s more important what goes on inside of the buildings, inside of those units,” Phipps said. “It’s a place where children learn, where parents can come home after a long day and rest. And more importantly, it’s a place where neighbors can come together and share a sense of community.”
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The 60-unit community, developed by People Inc. of Virginia, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 25. Located near Lightfoot Street and Old Fredericksburg Road, the complex includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units designed for households earning at or below 60% of the area median income.
“This is an important moment, a defining moment,” Gov. Spanberger said. “All across the commonwealth, our communities are facing challenges of affordability and housing and healthcare and energy and childcare. The impact goes far beyond one apartment or house. It’s about your experiences, the job choices you can or can’t make and frankly, the way that you live your life.”
Spanberger added, “Focusing on increasing access to housing and increasing affordable housing, it’s a clear pillar of my Affordable Virginia Agenda,” she said. “Here across Virginia, I want to ensure that we have the housing supply that keeps pace with the housing demand…too often, people get priced out of the communities that they want to live in.”
Bryan Phipps, president and CEO of People Inc. of Virginia, emphasized the importance of what the housing provides beyond the physical structures. “We can look and see the beauty of the buildings themselves, but to us, it’s more important what goes on inside of the buildings, inside of those units,” Phipps said. “It’s a place where children learn, where parents can come home after a long day and rest. And more importantly, it’s a place where neighbors can come together and share a sense of community.”
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