service-enriched affordable housing, along with Gibson Spyre, a veteran-owned Virginia development firm, have been selected by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) to redevelop 5831 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia.
The proposed community marks an important step in one of NHPF’s strategic target markets for growth and represents a significant opportunity to bring service-enriched affordable housing to this diverse and rapidly evolving area. “This development offers a powerful example of how local government, non-profits, and community- based partners can work together to advance equitable development and opportunity for all,” said Eric Price, President and CEO of NHPF, adding, “Northern Virginia is a region we have long identified as essential to our mission of expanding affordable housing opportunities in the DC metro area.” The team anticipates beginning entitlement and community outreach in 2026, with construction anticipated to start in 2028. Once complete, it will offer a lasting model for equitable, mixed-use community development, combining mission-driven ownership, long-term affordability, and deep community engagement. Under a proposed 99-year ground lease with Fairfax County, NHPF and Gibson Spyre will develop approximately 160 affordable homes, the majority designated as two- and three-bedroom units, in a sustainable building that will also include space dedicated to nonprofit service providers and extensive open spaces. The development aligns with the County’s One Fairfax policy, ensuring that equity and opportunity are built into every major County program, policy, and service. It also responds directly to community needs identified through outreach to local service providers already active in the neighborhood. “We are grateful for our partnership with Fairfax County and look forward to working with the community to create an inclusive place that expands opportunity,” said lead developer Pamela Lee. “This project represents a hopeful step for families across the County.” “We’re proud to bring our Virginia-based experience and deep community relationships to this transformational project,” added Tom Gibson, President of Gibson Spyre. “Our partnership with NHPF and Fairfax County will deliver not just affordable homes, but a thriving community hub where families can live, learn, and grow for generations.” The team anticipates beginning entitlement and community outreach in 2026, with construction anticipated to start in 2028. Once complete, it will offer a lasting model for equitable, mixed-use community development, combining mission-driven ownership, long-term affordability, and deep community engagement. “We are grateful for our partnership with Fairfax County and look forward to working with the community to create an inclusive place that expands opportunity,” said lead developer Pamela Lee. “This project represents a hopeful step for families across the County.” Property Case Study The Terraces at Park Heights Baltimore, MD The proposed community marks an important step in one of NHPF’s strategic target markets for growth and represents a significant opportunity to bring service-enriched affordable housing to this diverse and rapidly evolving area. “This development offers a powerful example of how local government, non-profits, and community- based partners can work together to advance equitable development and opportunity for all,” said Eric Price, President and CEO of NHPF, adding, “Northern Virginia is a region we have long identified as essential to our mission of expanding affordable housing opportunities in the DC metro area.” Under a proposed 99-year ground lease with Fairfax County, NHPF and Gibson Spyre will develop approximately 160 affordable homes, the majority designated as two- and three-bedroom units, in a sustainable building that will also include space dedicated to nonprofit service providers and extensive open spaces. The development aligns with the County’s One Fairfax policy, ensuring that equity and opportunity are built into every major County program, policy, and service. It also responds directly to community needs identified through outreach to local service providers already active in the neighborhood. “We’re proud to bring our Virginia-based experience and deep community relationships to this transformational project,” added Tom Gibson, President of Gibson Spyre. “Our partnership with NHPF and Fairfax County will deliver not just affordable homes, but a thriving community hub where families can live, learn, and grow for generations.”
Resident Voices Stanley Williams Found Purpose as St. Luke’s Crossing Guard
TYPE New Construction, Affordable Housing
THE NHPF QUARTERLY FEBRUARY 2026
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At St. Luke’s Plaza, Resident Services Coordinator Angela Alexander has worked closely with 74-year-old
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