New Development
Barry Farm
Preservation | Affordability | Sustainability
Preservation of Affordable Housing is creating a healthy, thriving community that supports residents’ access to new housing opportunities to enrich their lives and achieve financial independence. Working under the New Communities Initiative, POAH is partnering with the community to develop a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income development at the Barry Farm site.
Barry Farm
Preservation | Affordability | Sustainability
Preservation of Affordable Housing is creating a healthy, thriving community that supports residents’ access to new opportunities to enrich their lives and achieve financial independence. Working under the New Communities Initiative, POAH is partnering with the community to develop a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income development at the Barry Farm site.
Live in Our Community.
Discover the revitalized spirit of Barry Farm, where rich history meets modern living. Our community offers a unique blend of comfort, community, and cultural heritage. Be a part of a neighborhood that's not just a place to live, but a vibrant community to grow with.
The Redevelopment Phases:
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Phase 1
Phase I is creating 432 apartments in three new, attractive multifamily buildings and 115 modern townhomes, totaling 33,000 square feet of living space. The new construction uses Passive House standards, reducing the building's environmental footprint. Phase I has also made significant improvements to the site’s infrastructure and surrounding roads.
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Phase 2
Phase II will include additional multifamily buildings and townhomes, plus a community center and park. POAH plans to integrate five residential building that were designated as historic landmarks in 2020 into the community through a careful redesign that will honor their special place in the history of this community. Barry Farm’s historic legacy will also be reflected in a new cultural center, sidewalk pavings and path makers, indoor and outdoor murals and links to the existing Anacostia & Hillsdale African American Heritage Trail.
“As a city, we made Barry Farm residents a promise under our New Communities Initiative – that we would welcome residents back into fantastic, safe, and affordable housing that honors and preserves the rich legacy of the community.”
– Mayor Muriel Bowser
Since 2013, the Barry Farm team has engaged residents and community members to refine the redevelopment plan to ensure that it addresses local concerns about the project’s design, program and guarantees for relocation and return.
Preservation of Affordable Housing, along with the DC Housing Authority, and the office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development have been working to implement the Barry Farm/Park Chester/Wade Road Redevelopment Plan originally created by residents and community members. This development plan serves as the blueprint for the redevelopment work. The new community will be built upon historic land defined by the legacy created by the founding members of the Barry Farm - Hillsdale and continued by the residents of Barry Farm Dwellings.
The Barry Farm redevelopment plan prevents displacement by providing one-for-one replacement of all existing public housing units and creates new affordable/workforce housing to foster a diverse mixed-income community. There will be at least 380 affordable replacement units built onsite at Barry Farm.
In addition to housing, the redevelopment will include all new public utility systems, “green” eco-friendly landscaping, community-serving retail, and a large central park with community facilities for on-site services and programs.
New roads will provide easy connections to other parts of the neighborhood, including the nearby Anacostia Metro. The new 40,000 square foot retail corridor will bring new life to the area by providing a central “main street” for shopping and dining and provide new economic opportunities for community residents and business owners.