southwood redevelopment featured in the washington post

We’re pleased to see the important work at Southwood receive recognition in the national media. The resident-led redevelopment process is unique across the country. Where most communities in trailer parks are at high risk of displacement, the residents at Southwood not only have housing security, but have also become experts and advocates for their vision of the neighborhood.

“They set the vision,” Rosensweig said. “They actually learned and were trained in architecture, engineering and financing. Our goal was to stand back and support the residents as they made a plan of development.”