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Final Residents Move into Lineage

Following April’s grand opening of the newly constructed building, it took less than a month for the final family to move in

(Alexandria, VA – June 11, 2021) – The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) and Edgewood/Vantage of Maryland have welcomed the final family to the now fully occupied Lineage on North Patrick. This follows the April 20^th grand opening of the 52-unit affordable apartment building on the site of the former Ramsey Homes in Alexandria’s Parker-Gray Historic District.  

"We feel so fortunate to have Edgewood Management managing this property. They have done a fantastic job not only leasing up the building but ensuring that residents moved smoothly into their apartments,” said ARHA CEO Keith Pettigrew. “Their efforts reflect our doctrine that we are here to serve our residents, the people who drive our actions and decisions.”

Among the most distinctive aspects of the 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments at Lineage are the large windows. Residents have commented how much they appreciate Lineage’s modern amenities and the view. The building stands in stark contrast to the public housing it replaced, the 1942-era Ramsey Homes, which was demolished in 2019.

“We at Edgewood Management are thrilled to help bring to life this affordable community to the thriving Alexandria market,” said Senior Vice President of Marketing Wendy Simpson. “Our team successfully leased up the building in record time and helped many residents and their families move into a brand-new apartment home in the middle of a pandemic. It’s a real success story.”

Lineage continues ARHA’s recent record of building mixed income communities which feature a mix of incomes from very low to working class- a stark contrast to the traditional public housing inventory of the past. It is a model that ARHA will duplicate at other sites in its 5–10-year repositioning program.

The building, which sits directly across the street from the Charles Houston Recreation Center and is a short walk to the Braddock Road Metro station, is wired for cable and internet, blocks from Old Town, and is in high demand. More than 100 households remain on the waiting list for an apartment there.

For more information on the building, please visit the Lineage website.

About Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority

For over 80 years, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority has provided affordable housing, economic opportunities, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination for the citizens of Alexandria. Our mission is to be an industry leader in the development and management of model mixed income communities that provide the opportunity for residents to achieve self-sufficiency and to participate in economic opportunities that are made possible through this model.

To learn more, visit http://www.arha.us/.