Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Jordan’s Gate development discussed at Opelika council

On Sept. 17, Greater Peace Community Development Corporation officials announced the building of affordable housing in Jeter that would serve as a 15-year rental with the option to buy. The development, named Jordan’s Gate, will be a 49-lot subdivision, scheduled to be built next year.  Tuesday, the Opelika City Council approved a resolution that addressed the city’s acceptance of Jordan’s Gate facilities.

December 6, 2007

On Sept. 17, Greater Peace Community Development Corporation officials announced the building of affordable housing in Jeter that would serve as a 15-year rental with the option to buy. The development, named Jordan’s Gate, will be a 49-lot subdivision, scheduled to be built next year.

Tuesday, the Opelika City Council approved a resolution that addressed the city’s acceptance of Jordan’s Gate facilities.

“In 2023, renters will be able to purchase the units that will be built on city streets,” Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller said.

Applications for houses in Jordan’s Gate are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Interested parties should stop by Greater Peace Baptist Church, 650 Jeter Ave., and fill out an application complete with a letter of intent.

“This is a faith-based way to cross over from rental to homeownership,” said the Rev. Clifford Jones of Greater Peace Baptist Church.

Herbert Slaughter, chairman of the Greater Peace Baptist Church Deacon Board and 61-year church member, said that Jordan’s Gate will serve the community well.

“We hope this can be a stepping stone where people can move from there to something better,” Slaughter said.

The project is largely funded by the Alabama Housing Finance Authority.