This Black Church Is Offering Affordable Housing In Charlotte
This Black church is offering affordable housing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church is putting its money where its mouth is and offering a solution to the ever-growing homeless issue in the city.
Rev. Dr. Dwayne A. Walker is the head pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church and understands the importance of collaboration. He told Black Enterprise that his church’s development corporation, along with the city of Charlotte, and Laurel Street, a Black-founded real estate developer have been working together on a $24 billion housing project. It’s a brand new apartment complex in Charlotte called ‘Varick on 7th.’ The apartment will include a studio and up to three-bedroom units.
The Little Rock Community Development Corporation donated the land from the church’s uptown campus. Walker says he’s hoping the work the group has done to bring affordable housing to the city will serve as a model that can be duplicated across the country.
What’s Inside Varick On 7th
Varick on the 7th has a number of floor plans to choose from. The homes are modern and offer the latest features like stainless steel appliances, a full-size washer and dryer, and even walk-in closets. The amenities make it feel like home, too. There is a business center with work-from-home space and a courtyard with a fire pit.
Interested renters can schedule a tour or visit the website. Varick on 7th is located at 721 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC.
