The start of construction works has been officially marked on Emblem, an affordable housing community in the middle of NoMa and Union Market neighbourhoods in Washington DC, US.
It follows the closing of construction financing for the project by The NRP Group, in partnership with the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization.
The project has secured financial backing from the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the DC Housing Authority (DCHA), the DC Green Bank, and Bank of America.
Construction is expected to begin this year, with completion anticipated in 2026.
NRP Group Development vice-president Chris Marshall said: “Together with our dedicated partners, NRP and MHCDO [Marshall Heights Community Development] have set the standard for bringing deeply affordable housing to a high-profile, high-opportunity neighbourhood.
“Emblem has been designed to provide housing for the district’s working professionals, particularly service and hospitality professionals who might otherwise endure long commutes from home to work.”
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By GlobalDataEmblem will cater to families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Designed as a 13-storey apartment building, Emblem will feature a variety of amenities, including a toddler playroom, bike storage, and a multi-purpose community room.
The community centre will serve as a central hub for resident services and events, offering a venue for gatherings, workshops, and other activities.
It will also have workshops for residents, including financial training, and entrepreneurship and economic mobility programmes.
Situated adjacent to the Union Market District, the property will provide access to the city’s Metro system and two high-frequency bus lines.
The development team has worked with DC Water, the DC Department of Buildings, and the District Department of Transportation to receive timely reviews, ensuring the project adheres to the necessary construction timeline.
Last month, the NRP Group and RPW Group initiated construction on a 200-unit luxury multifamily development in Harrison, New York.
