Mayor Bowser to Mark Historic Milestone for Barry Farm-Hillsdale Community with Ribbon Cutting of The Asberry and Groundbreaking of The Edmonson

(Washington, DC) - On Thursday, November 21 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by residents, community members, and District officials to celebrate the grand opening of The Asberry, the first on-site building delivered at Barry Farm under the New Communities Initative and the first to house former Barry Farm residents. As part of the event, officials will also break ground on The Edmonson, the second building to be delivered on-site.

The Asberry brings 108 all-affordable units to Barry Farm, offering a vibrant mixed-use space designed to support residents aged 55 and older. This milestone represents a meaningful step in creating housing options that prioritize accessibility and community connection. The Edmonson will add 139 modern multifamily units, further expanding opportunities for families to thrive. Together, these buildings reflect the collaborative efforts of the co-developers, DC Housing Authority (DCHA) and the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), to ensure Barry Farm remains a welcoming and inclusive neighborhood for generations to come.

The New Communities Initiative, launched during Mayor Anthony Williams' Administration, is a DC program aimed at revitalizing severely distressed subsidized housing and redevelop neighborhoods into vibrant mixed-income communities.

WHEN:
Thursday, November 21 at 11 am

WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Anita Bonds
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Keith Pettigrew, Executive Director, DCHA
Maia Shanklin-Roberts, Vice President of Real Estate Development, POAH
Shawntay Vines, Former Barry Farms Resident

WHERE:
1200 Sumner Road SE
*Closest Metro Station: Anacostia Metro Station*
*Closest Bus Routes: W2, W3, W4, W5, A2, A4, A6, A7, A8*
*Closest Bikeshare Station: Anacostia Metro Station*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN) or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or Twitter.

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