Construction has begun on the Foundation for Norfolk Living’s 10 affordable homes known as Haystack Woods. Last year was devoted to developing the infrastructure needed to support the “net zero,” homes, which all produce as much energy as they consume.
The construction of the actual buildings will incorporate green building techniques A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for May 9.
Located on Old Colony Road, on the 39-acre site of a former gravel pit, the development is within walking distance of the town’s center. More than 50 percent of the land will be conserved as open space and the buildings will be arranged in a cluster with many acres of green space around them. The siting of the buildings is designed to encourage a sense of community, with loop roads and shared solar carports.
The Foundation for Norfolk Living is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization whose mission is to create affordable housing opportunities for persons and families of modest means. Click here or email mail@norfolkliving.org to get updates about this project and affordable housing in Norfolk and to be the first to hear about applications for these homes.