Habitat Breaks Ground in New Mixed Income Development
New Habitat Greenville homes are springing up in a brand new Habitat subdivision in Taylors called Abigail Springs. The subdivision is comprised of 32 developed building lots off Edwards Street on 2 streets ending in cul de sacs.
Abigail Springs will be developed a bit differently than previous Habitat developments, with plans to become a mixed income neighborhood. Historically, Habitat communities were developed to serve families whose incomes are 30-60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Plans are for Abigail Springs to include families whose income is 60 to 120% of the AMI. Habitat Greenville is currently collaborating with another affordable housing agency to build on some lots, and to offer opportunities to some commercial builders. The ideal result will be a mixed income development.
Monroe Free, President of HFHGC, frequently says, “We believe the mixed income development makes a healthier neighborhood, healthier neighborhoods make healthier families, and healthier families make healthier individuals.”
The names of the 2 new streets are Abba Way and Kara Court. Thrivent Builds and Michelin North America, Inc. are partnering with Habitat Greenville to build the first 2 homes in this neighborhood, both on Abba Way, with completion dates in October and December, 2010.
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