St. Petersburg's Jordan Park Wins National Award for Affordable Housing Excellence

The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County received the Redevelopment Award of Excellence from the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA). The award was given at the NALHFA Annual Conference on May 2, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. It acknowledges the Jordan Park redevelopment project in St. Petersburg for its role in providing affordable housing.

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) and the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County were key in redeveloping Jordan Park. This site is historic in St. Petersburg and was the city’s first African American public housing complex. The redevelopment, which started in January 2022 and finished in October 2023, included renovating family apartments and adding a new 60-unit building for seniors called 'The Legacy at Jordan Park.'

The project not only preserved a historic site but also offered new affordable housing for seniors. It ensured that residents would not spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities. The project involved multiple partners, including Robert Reid Wedding Architects, Norstar Development USA, LP, and NSBF, LLC, who handled design, development, and construction.

The NALHFA Award of Excellence recognizes the innovative efforts of its members in tackling the affordable housing crisis. This national recognition emphasizes the impact of local projects on community improvement and resident quality of life.

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