The Gates at Ballston

Construction Status:  Under Construction

First Shovel of Dirt:  Major rehabilitation began in July 2005

Doors Open:  August 2007; Community Center 2008

Residential:  464 apartment units and 19 condominiums.

For more information, visit their Web site.

Just the Facts:

• The 464-unit garden-style apartment complex was purchased by AHC Inc. (www.ahcinc.org) in December 2002 with multimillion dollar loan guarantee by Arlington County in order to preserve apartments as affordable rental housing. more information
  
  
• The $35 million renovation of 17-acre property began in 2005 and will be completed in August 2007. Renovation includes new roofs, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, heating and air conditioning, and carpeting.
  
  
• Large on-site community center with fitness center, computer lab, meeting space and resident services to be built in 2008.
  
  
• The property includes 348 affordable apartments, 116 market-rate units, and 19 market-rate condominiums.
  
  
• Renovation Design is by Collins & Kronstadt LLP; Construction by Harkins Builders Inc.
  
  
• Developed by AHC Inc., a private, nonprofit developer of low- and moderate-income housing. Founded in 1975, AHC produces and preserves affordable rental housing; provides home-ownership opportunities; offers housing rehabilitation services; and coordinates social services to improve the quality of residents’ lives. AHC owns and operates 27 rental properties, providing 3,253 apartments, including 2,585 that are affordable to more than 6,000 low- and moderate-income residents. Other Arlington projects include Gates of Ballston, Harvey Hall Apartments and Woodbury North.
  AHC won the 2007 “Nonprofit Developer of the Year” award from the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND).
  
  
• The project represents a major investment by Arlington County in partnership with AHC Inc. to preserve affordable rental housing in the heart of Arlington. The County's continuing commitment to Buckingham Village was illustrated with the Board's June 9, 2007 approval of components of the Buckingham Villages Preservation Plan. more information
  
  

Highlights:

• Apartments range from efficiencies (423 sq. ft.) to 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath (1,112 sq. ft.). For leasing information, visit their Web site or call 703-875-8607.
  
  
• Amenities include wall-to-wall carpet, spacious walk-in closets, washer & dryer in select apartments, on-site parking, controlled entry access and on-site playground.