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Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic  + Virginia  + Apartments  |  January 16, 2026
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

NHP Foundation, Gibson Spyre Selected to Develop Fairfax Affordable Housing Project

The NHP Foundation (NHPF) and Gibson Spyre have been selected by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority to redevelop 5831 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia.

“This development offers a powerful example of how local government, non-profits, and community-based partners can work together to advance equitable development and opportunity for all,” said Eric Price, President and CEO of NHPF, adding, “Northern Virginia is a region we have long identified as essential to our mission of expanding affordable housing opportunities in the DC metro area.”

Under a proposed 99-year ground lease with Fairfax County, NHPF and Gibson Spyre will develop approximately 160 affordable homes, the majority designated as two- and three-bedroom units, in a sustainable building that will also include space dedicated to nonprofit service providers and extensive open spaces. The team anticipates beginning entitlement and community outreach in 2026, with construction anticipated to start in 2028.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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