“It’s affordable housing for native Washingtonians like myself who are in the low-to-moderate income salary level,” Hill said. “For me, it means the world because I’m starting a new chapter in my life.”
At the opening ceremony, Hill introduced Bowser, who aims to persuade the D.C. Council to approve $400 million for similar affordable housing projects.
“We have to protect the stock that we have but also look to create new stock, which is what we’re doing here today,” Bowser said.
The new building will include community space, a cyber café, a fitness center and 1,000 square feet of retail on the first floor, according to Deputy Mayor of Economic Development John Falcicchio.