The City of Gastonia will host a groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony for two affordable housing units in the City’s historic Highland neighborhood. The public is encouraged to attend the event on Friday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. at 307 & 309 Norment Avenue in Gastonia. In attendance will be Mayor Walker E. Reid, Reginald Jones, Director of the Belmont Community Development Corporation, and other City officials and community leaders.
“This project shows the City’s commitment to affordable housing,” said Mayor Walker E. Reid. “We are hopeful that this project will also be a launching pad to create more quality affordable housing in our City and help those in need.”
Belmont CDC is a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) that develops affordable homes for qualifying homebuyers. The organization has been selected as the Developer to build, market and sell two single-family Affordable Homes in the Highland Community located at 307 & 309 Norment Avenue in Gastonia, NC. These CHDO projects are in partnership with the City of Gastonia and its Housing and Community Engagement
“Belmont Community Development Corporation builds both people and affordable homes in the communities we serve. Our team is honored to work with the City of Gastonia in supporting their affordable housing goals,” said Reginald Jones, Executive Director of Belmont CDC.
The Gastonia Housing and Community Engagement Department is responsible for programs and services that help improve the livability of neighborhoods and public areas by focusing on housing programs, outdoor beautification, recycling, litter abatement, environmental education, and related community services.
“By helping to improve the liability of our neighborhoods, we are also fostering a bright future for our residents and those who are in need of affordable housing options,” said Danette Dye Director of Gastonia’s Housing and Community Engagement Department.