In April 2022, in partnership with Hanson Place Church Support Corporation, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Citi Community Capital (CCC), The Richman Group, and partners, MDG broke ground on the $65,708,000 Hanson Place Community Plaza project, which will stimulate economic growth and revitalize the Fort Greene neighborhood through the creation of 104 quality, affordable homes and 22,000 square feet of community space.
Located in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood, Hanson Place Community Plaza will offer an 8,000 square foot medical center with affordable healthcare programming for the community; conference rooms and office space to expand Hanson Place SDA’s impact and reach in Fort Greene; and a 250-person multi-purpose room.
The multi-purpose room is being designed specifically for three community programs: Adventurers Youth Mentoring Program, designed to strengthen parent-child relationships through weekly, specialized activities for children between the ages of 6 and 16; music education and enrichment programs held by Hanson Place SDA; and a nonprofit meeting space for local organizations to gather.
The 13-story site will have rents affordable to extremely low- to moderate-income households and will incorporate green and sustainable design features. Additionally, the project will be involved in HPD’s M/WBE Build Up Program with the goal of exceeding the participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises required for construction.
Financing for the project includes funding from HPD and HDC’s Mix & Match Program, $2.8 million in Resolution A (Reso A) Capital Funds from Mayor Eric Adams, former Borough President, and Council Member Laurie Cumbo, and Citi Community Capital.