Lady Gloria Ridge Community, 343 West Haywood Street

Inherently different from traditional low-income housing.

Lady Gloria Ridge Community

Lady Gloria Ridge is fully leased. To be placed on the waiting list, click the link below to fill out an application

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Lady Gloria Ridge Community, 343 West Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801
Community Manager: Linda Campbell, lcampbell@givenscommunities.org
Leasing Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am – 3pm
Leasing Office Phone Number: 828-412-5442

Recent Site Photos

Building Consecration
Apartment Kitchen
Community Space Kitchen
Community Space
Design Details
Construction Photos

Disrupting precedent, residents will have an experience that is incongruous with traditional low-income housing. Instead of confronting the housing crisis with minimum standards, settling for discounted over dignified, HSCD is building dwellings with sunset balconies and granite countertops. Although many landlords refuse neighbors with vouchers, we are prioritizing the demographic. As gentrification in the City Centre accelerates, we believe Asheville’s contested identity hangs in the balance without more affordable housing downtown.

We are creating an atmosphere that speaks of individual worth, creating homes, not just housing.  Potential tenants include service industry workers, 3rd shift laborers, formerly unhoused residents, and families struggling to make ends meet. The development is deed restricted at 100% affordable in perpetuity. Convinced that housing at its best is a pathway to community, the West Haywood Street apartments will offer an environment where connections can be made and friendships can grow.

The Project at a Glance

  • Location: 343 West Haywood Street
  • Description: 41 affordable rental units, a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for individuals and families earning 80% of area median income and below. At least half of units will be reserved for HUD voucher holders.
  • Total Cost: $12,452,105
  • Fundraising goal: $2,500,000
  • Timeline: 18 month construction period beginning January 2024. This project is a public private partnership. Committed partners include Buncombe County, the City of Asheville, and Dogwood HealthTrust.

Project Schematics

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We give thanks for these voices of support

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Video of Support

JP Chalarca

Wecan Neighborhood Resident

Video of Support

Gordon Smith

Former Asheville City Council Member

Video of Support

Laura Collins

Minister