How do you define if housing is ‘affordable’? If there isn’t enough market rate housing, how can you even start a discussion about affordable housing? At what point do we decide there have been enough conversations and it is time for action? There are some who are taking action. This week Justin talks with Chris Todd – Business & Development Director for Henderson County, NC – about The Apple Ridge Project.

The Apple Ridge Project is made up of 60 multi-family housing units and 20 single family units. Henderson County approved using some American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to help with infrastructure costs. Specifically, the funds will be used toward the water & sewer extension requirements that are necessary to complete the project.

The Apple Ridge Project, which is being spearheaded by The Housing Assistance Corporation, is proof that real partnership can exist with the common goal of providing more affordable housing units in the community.

References 

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Apple Ridge Project: https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/calendar-files/apple_ridge_-_overall_development_plan_1-20-22.pdf

Henderson County: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/

Housing Assistance Corporation: https://www.housing-assistance.com/

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Chapters

00:00 - 06:17: Talking w/ Justin

06:17 - 08:29: Intro w/ Chris Todd

08:29 - 09:55: Apple Ridge Project Overview

09:55 - 11:35: The Apple Ridge Team

11:35 - 13:24: The Go-Forward Plan

13:24 - 14:07: Partnering With Others

14:07 - 15:59: Criteria for Approval

15:59 - 19:39: Population Shift During COVID

19:39 - 22:55: Defining Affordable

22:55 - 25:24: Size of the Apple Ridge Project

25:24 - 26:23: Relationships w/ Other Municipalities

26:23 - 31:20: Long Term Vision

31:20 - 34:48: Internet Access in Western NC

34:48 - 37:03: Public Feedback

37:03 - 38:50: Support At All Levels

38:50 - 40:17: Take Aways for Success 

40:17 - 41:11: Outro w/ Chris Todd

41:11 - 44:15: Managing Projects

44:15 - 48:19: Why isn't there more affordable housing options?

48:19 - 53:54: My neighbor isn't letting me use my driveway anymore. What are my options?

53:54 - 59:30: If you could pick one sector of real estate to invest in, what would it be?

59:30 - 01:01:24: Final Thoughts w/ Justin