To help raise greater awareness and understanding of this issue, the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association is organizing a tour of market-rate affordable apartment communities (such as the one shown above) to be held on the afternoon of October 10^th.

There, the GCAA will educate our membership, elected officials, housing advocates, and the media in addressing the question: “What does $800-$900 a month for a 2BR apartment get you in Charlotte these days?” Many observers know about new apartment developments, communities going through rehabilitation, and ones with public subsidy components – but not many are knowledgeable about older communities built 4 or 5 decades ago, which are a vital component of affordable housing in Charlotte. This visit will showcase at least four communities that are representative of this housing type, and will be done with an eye toward property conditions, dwelling unit characteristics, continued operation, and sustainability.

It is our sincere desire to show the Charlotte community, through this event, what these apartment communities are like, how they have been maintained, who they serve, and how operating these communities works without a public subsidy.

Hours: 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Bus Loads from 12:30 until 1:00 PM

6060 Piedmont Row Drive South – Upper Parking Deck

Cost: $40

Tour Stops (with Owner narrative and data) to Include:

Cedar Greene (Lerner Residential) – north Charlotte

English Garden (Lerner Residential) – north Charlotte

Somerset (EB Real Estate Group) – northeast Charlotte

Eastland Village (Adrian Investments) – east Charlotte