(L. to R.) Groundbreaking ceremonies at Delmar Place Townhomes with Stephen Acree, Regional Housing and Community Development Alliance; Lyda Krewson, 28th Ward Adlerman; Charles Bryson, Mayor's Office; Frank Williamson, Jr., 26th Ward Alderman; Darlene Green, Comptroller; Gail Farwell, Coldwell-Banker Premier; Gary Bierman, Town & Country Homes, Inc.

by Bob Moore, SLFP.com

Construction of 40 new townhomes will be modeled along the lines of the Kingsbury-Nina Place Townhomes in the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood, with prices starting in the low $200s. The 2.5 story luxury homes will have 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 baths, 2 car garages, large decks, fireplaces, plus many other optional features to personalize each home to the buyer's taste. Sales and marketing will be handled through Coldwell-Banker Premier with Gail Farwell as principal agent.

In an interview following the ceremonial groundbreaking, Darlene Green, Comptroller, spoke enthusiastically about the project. "When the residents see new homes being built around them, it gives them hope for their community and for the homes that they live in. It's breathing new life into the neighborhood and that's great news for the city," she said.

Green noted that there are hundreds of new homes currently being built. "Perhaps there are thousands when you add the lofts, condos and single family units that are being built all across the city - north, south and central. That's breathing new life into the neighborhoods for the residents who have choosen to stay," stated Green.

"This area is represented by Frank Williamson, Jr., 26th Ward Alderman, and formerly by Alderman Irv Clay," stated Lyda Krewson, 28th Ward Adlerman. "I knew the developer because of the work he had done on the Nina Place Townhomes. I helped but the right people together. I think this is key for the whole Central West End and the whole area. It's going to be awesome."

Delmar Place Townhomes is being built by Town & Country Homes, Inc. and Delmar Place Land Development, LLC. Construction lending is being provided by Bank of America. Funding assistance was secured through Community Development Block Grant for the site development work, including new streets, storm and sanitary sewers, new water service and all other utilities.