Forest Glen Affordable Apartments
Silver Spring, Maryland
size
212,380 sf
certification
Targeting EGC + Energy Star
type
New Construction
stats
189 units
Originally built in the 1950s, the existing, aging, garden-style apartments became obsolete and cost-prohibitive to rehabilitate. After extensive community engagement and involvement from stakeholders, the County and community experts, three themes have been established for this revitalized neighborhood: Reconnect, Reinvest + Reimagine.
Utilizing these three themes in tandem with a public, private, partnership (p3) the Forest Glen/Montgomery Hill Sector Plans culminated in the development of a new mixed-use, mixed-income destination in downtown Silver Spring.
The new Forest Glen Apartments include 189 affordable units with two exterior courtyards. The project also includes space for residents to enjoy the outdoors, two bike rooms, fitness + business centers, underground parking, and a dog washing station. As well, there is a large community life area that leads to an enclosed tot lot in the adjacent courtyard. The community life/learning center provides after-school support for children, and multi-generational programs for its residents.
Residents of Forest Glen enjoy energy-efficient upgrades including access to electric vehicle charging stations, Energy Star appliances, and efficient heating and cooling systems, to name a few. This new development will transform the area into a vibrant, transit-friendly community — located only a short walking distance to the Forest Glen Metro Station — and also includes bike share station access.
Beyond the amenities provided to residents of the building, the project also strove to improve the building’s engagement with the community. The project provides an expansive community lawn with large boulders where people can sit and for children to play on, as well as a courtyard with grills and a garden area for residents to rest, relax, and recharge.
Awards
Excellence in Affordable Housing Preservation Award for Residences
Maryland Department of Housing + Community Development
