‘The Springs’ will provide 104 new apartments within walking distance to Ballston Metro

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) recently celebrated the “Topping Out” of The Springs Apartments. The celebration, an old Scandinavian tradition, marks the building construction reaching its highest point. The building will be completed later this year and provide affordable homes for 104 households as well as APAH’s new headquarters.

“APAH purchased this site in 1997,” said APAH Board member, Susan Bell. “Nine of APAH’s 14 properties are in North Arlington. The redevelopment of The Springs expands APAH’s presence in this wonderful Ballston location, just ½ mile from metro and close to so many jobs and services.”
“Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing is one of our key community partners,” said Libby Garvey, Chairman of the Arlington County Board. “Today only 9,600 Arlington apartments are affordable to the 17,000 low income families looking for housing in our community. With the targets set in the County’s Master Plan, we are committed to keeping Arlington a place where people from across the socioeconomic spectrum can live and work comfortably.”

Closing the celebration, Nina Janopaul, APAH President and CEO stated “Gratitude is what today is all about. Without the support of everyone—from the Arlington County Board to citizen commissions to our talented construction team—The Springs would not be possible. Thank you all.”

The event concluded with the 40+ attendees signing a commemorative beam that will be installed in the penthouse of the new building.

For more information, visit www.apah.org.