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Aspire at St. Church St - Norfolk, VA

Aspire at St. Church St

Summary

Aspire at St. Church St in Norfolk, VA, is a newly completed affordable housing community offering 85 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with a variety of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, and on-site laundry. Located on Church Street, the development provides easy access to public art, event spaces, schools, and public transportation, making it a vibrant and convenient place to live.

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  • HDJ Services:
  • Aspire at St. Church St
  • Affordable Housing
  • 85 Units
  • Architecture, Engineering, BIM

We’re thrilled to unveil the updated construction on Aspire, an eagerly awaited affordable housing community in Norfolk, Virginia.

The community is a four-story building featuring 85 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Nestled on Norfolk’s renowned Church Street, Aspire offers indoor and outdoor amenities, including a clubhouse, demonstration kitchen, fitness center, on-site laundry facility, and more. It is also positioned at the heart of public art displays, community event spaces, school facilities, and public transportation. 

General Contractor: TRG
Architect of Record: HDJ

 

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