The construction phase of a project bringing a new group home for adults with intellectual disabilities to the Reeves Farmhouse is expected to begin soon.
A year after the local Habitat for Humanity chapter and HomeAid National Capital Region broke ground on the historic structure at 400 N. Manchester Street in October last year, HomeAid and the construction company Toll Brothers announced that they’re ready to start work on the next stage.
“Every home we build makes a lasting impact, and this project will be no different,” Brant Cruzado, area production manager at Toll Brothers, said in a press release. “We’ve gathered an impressive group of trade partners who will work on various aspects of the house to bring everything together and make it a safe and dignified home.”
Over the past year, HomeAid and Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia have coordinated on a series of improvements to the farmhouse, which was built around 1900. They’ve demolished the interior of the home while “preserving as much of its history as possible” and conducted “remediation” on the exterior lead paint.
Next up is building the new living space.
“A new historically compatible addition will be added to accommodate living quarters for four core members and their assistants,” the press release says. “The interior of the home will be fully renovated to accommodate current living standards and functionality while increasing its energy efficiency whenever possible.”
More from the press release is below.
Last October Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC & Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA) and HomeAid National Capital Region (HomeAid NCR) in partnership with Arlington County broke ground on the construction project which will revitalize the historic Reevesland Farmhouse located in North Arlington’s Boulevard Manor neighborhood. The revitalized property will serve as a home for adults with intellectual disabilities for L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (L’Arche GWDC).
Over the last year Habitat DC-NOVA and HomeAid NCR have collaborated closely with archeologists, arborists and historical consultants. They have conducted exterior paint lead remediation, demolished the interior of the home, preserving as much of its history as possible and secured all necessary permits in order to prepare for the next phase of this remarkable project.
Now HomeAid NCR, a nonprofit connecting regional builders with other nonprofits to provide housing and programmatic facilities for those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness along with their Builder Captain, Toll Brothers have gathered their trades to begin construction. The existing farmhouse will become a group home for L’Arche GWDC. A new historically compatible addition will be added to accommodate living quarters for four core members and their assistants. The interior of the home will be fully renovated to accommodate current living standards and functionality while increasing its energy efficiency whenever possible.
“Toll Brothers is proud to partner with HomeAid in leading the construction efforts of this meaningful project for L’Arche. At Toll Brothers, our commitment to corporate social responsibility is deeply rooted in everything we do. Together with our dedicated teams and trade partners, we’re passionate about giving back to the communities where we live, work, and build. Every home we build makes a lasting impact, and this project will be no different, said Brant Cruzado, Area Production Manager at Toll Brother, “We’ve gathered an impressive group of trade partners who will work on varies aspects of the house to bring everything together and make it a safe and dignified home for the Core Members of L’Arche.”
The following trade partners who have generously committed their time, expertise, and resources to support this important project. Their collaboration with HomeAid National Capital Region and Toll Brothers is a testament to the power of community and the shared dedication to building lasting change. Together, they are working to bring the project to life for L’Arche by creating a space that will serve, support, and uplift those who need it most.”
- BK Hardware
- Century Kitchens
- Lisbon Concrete
- Builders First Source
- HDS Drywall
- VCI
- Buhl Electric
- Builders Fire Solutions
- AJ Trim Carpentry
- Capital Mechanical
- John Morgal Plumbing
- FRNC
- Southland Insulators
- John Darvish Roofing
- Darvish Interiors
- SBS Siding
- Audio Buys Inc.
“Buhl Electric has proudly partnered with HomeAid National Capital Region for over a decade, contributing electrical work to many of their construction projects. At the farmhouse my team is going to ensure the electrical wiring is updated to the most recent electrical code to enable it to pass current electrical inspections, which is important due to the age of the property. We share HomeAid’s commitment to quality and service which is why we’re honored to be among the trusted trade partners working on this historic property,” said John Buhl, Owner of Buhl Electric.
Once HomeAid NCR and Toll Brothers have completed the renovation the property will be turned over to L’Arche GWDC, a nonprofit creating a more human world where people with and without disabilities share life and find belonging together. Currently, L’Arche GWDC operates four homes in the Washington Metro region for its “core members” (adults with intellectual disabilities). This fifth property will welcome home to four more core members and increase community interaction for all.
