RALEIGH—Eastway Crossings Apartments in Charlotte has been honored with one of North Carolina’s top awards for excellence in affordable housing. This year’s Housing North Carolina Award winner for Creative Partnerships exemplifies how innovative partnerships can provide safe, affordable and thriving communities.
The 132-unit affordable senior development was created to serve residents aged 55 and older with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income and more than 20% of the units are set aside for veterans experiencing homelessness. This multifaceted partnership model utilized assistance from public agencies, nonprofit organizations, private investors and philanthropic entities.
Eastway Crossings Apartments also saw local community support and social engagement throughout its initial planning and development phases. Several City and County office members attended community planning meetings, the groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies, and US Representative Alma Adams also spoke at both ceremonies.
“Eastway Crossings Apartments is a prime example of what creative partnerships can accomplish,” said Scott Farmer, executive director of the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, who presented a plaque to Harmony Housing Affordable Development. “Strategic collaborations like this one make affordable housing more sustainable and has an enduring impact on its community.”
The 2025 Housing North Carolina Awards celebrates its 36th year by recognizing affordable housing accomplishments in the following categories: community impact, creative partnerships, excellence in sustainability and innovation in housing. Awards are being presented by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency at each property and the winners will participate in a special awards panel at the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference in Raleigh on September 30.
The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a self-supporting public agency that provides safe, affordable housing opportunities to enhance the quality of life of North Carolinians. Since its creation by the General Assembly, the Agency has financed more than 321,320 affordable homes and apartments, totaling $34.4 billion. To learn more about the Agency and its programs, visit www.HousingBuildsNC.com.