The BIA's commitment to the project helps NHP fulfill a vision of providing affordable quality housing for future generations near a major gateway to Springfield. This development will create the first new neighborhood in the city core in over 50 years. The investment in this area will sustain stable homeownership for families resulting in better educational, social and economic outcomes for the entire community.

There is a universal consensus by major stakeholders of Springfield that it is critical to improve gateway neighborhoods in order to create a favorable entrance to the central city. As such, NHP has established a unique partnership with the BIA to construct a neighborhood revitalization plan to meet the growing demand for a smart growth community: one that is centrally located to services, recreation, transportation and a host of other amenities is not easily accessible in the suburbs. Just think of the advantages for the families who live close enough to walk to the library, the YMCA, the Kuss Auditorium, their local banks, restaurants or the Heritage Center. This partnership engages our local builders, keeping jobs and investments in our communities where they belong

PHASE II - Phase II, 2008/2009: Continued acquisition of land, infrastructure improvements and construction of five to 10 homes.