Afterwards, I kept thinking about all of the individuals featured in the piece and how just by choosing to live in Anacostia they are making it a better place for everyone. For much of Manna's 29-year history, that has also been the story for our homeowners. We were in Shaw and U Street before they were the hip places to be (see the Whitelaw and Victory Way) and we were in Southwest before there was even a thought about a stadium (check out Manna's biggest project to date, Syphax Village). Not only were we selling these families homes, we were selling them a vision of what these communities could be.
This continues to be a part of Manna's work. We recently started construction on the Bexhill Condominium in Ivy City, one of the city's most deteriorated neighborhoods. Nine of the 20 units available are currently under contract, in part because these individuals and families share our vision that Ivy City can once again become a vibrant community. Later this summer, Manna will begin construction on the Buxton Condominium in Anacostia, rehabbing vacant buildings into 24 affordable condominiums. Thanks to the individuals featured in this video and to all of those who are working to ensure that Anacostia is a diverse and vibrant community, they are making our job a little easier.
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