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BHC Communities receive local and state recognition

Claiborne Square is centrally located in the Halifax area of Petersburg, VA.

Claiborne Square opened its doors in August 2011 as a new high quality, affordable community for low-income seniors in Petersburg, Virginia.  BHC partnered with Restoration of Petersburg CDC to develop the community and ensure that it meets the needs of area residents.  By combining sustainable construction with ongoing resident support services, BHC's first revitalization initiative in Petersburg will be the catalyst for further investment and transformation in the City.

BHC and Restoration of Petersburg CDC receive the award for Claiborne Square.

BHC and Restoration of Petersburg CDC were honored to receive the Virginia Housing Award for Best Housing Development on November 17 at the 2011 Governor's Housing Conference.  The Virginia Housing Awards celebrate successful, innovative, and effective efforts to meet Virginia's diverse housing needs.  Claiborne Square is a 47-unit community with a variety of amenities that enable our seniors to live comfortably and safely.

Additionally, BHC's Lincoln Mews community received two awards during ULI Richmond's 2011 Vision Awards on November 30 at the Hippodrome Theater - winning in the categories of Sustainable Development and Best Overall Development. 

Lincoln Mews after renovation by BHC

After-school programs at Lincoln Mews provide a nurturing environment for young residents.

Lincoln Mews is the complete transformation of the former Lincoln Manor apartments in North Richmond.  Many of the units were vacant and in serious disrepair at the time BHC acquired the property in 2008.  BHC renovated the community in two phases to prevent the displacement of residents, and upgraded the apartments with energy-efficient features that significantly lower utility costs for residents.  The new Community Center, which also incorporates green building technologies, serves as a central location for BHC's community social workers to provide free and voluntary enrichment programs for all age groups, including after-school programs and employment training. 

BHC is grateful to receive these awards, and thanks all of our supporters who have made our efforts possible!

REMINDER: Don't miss the Church Hill Association 2011 Holiday House Tour!  

Come tour one of Richmond's most historic neighborhoods this holiday season!  Enjoy a journey back in time as you encounter carolers in period costumes, horse-drawn carriages, and beautiful revitalized homes.

BHC's own Beckstoffers Mill Apartments will be one of the many tour stops.  We invite you to see how this 100-year-old lumber mill is being transformed into a new energy-efficient, mixed-use urban community!

Beckstoffers apartment rendering

Please visit www.churchhillrichmond.com to learn more and to register for the Holiday House Tour hosted by the Church Hill Association.  

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Renovation Workshop Postponed

The Renovation Lending Workshop sponsored by BHC's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization has been postponed from December 21 to a date to be determined in January.  Please continue to check our website for the new date!