BBI Village
The Challenge: Broward is now the most cost burdened housing market in the nation with just 8 percent of residents able to afford to own a home. The result is:
The BBI Village Solution: BBI Village will sit on a 1.412-acre property and create permanent homes for 96 individuals, including 72 children in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. The townhomes will be divided into ten duplexes that will accommodate families of 4-6. We are excited about BBI Village, a 20-townhome Habitat community paving the way for the next generation in the evolution of affordable housing. We look forward to the positive impact this project will bring to our community.
BBI Groundbreaking
The BBI Village Groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Lauderdale took place on September 9, 2023. It marked the beginning of construction for BBI Village, a new Habitat Broward Community, which will provide homes for twenty families—the event aimed at addressing the housing crisis in the county.
Robert Taylor, our CEO, emphasized that this initiative goes beyond constructing homes; it's about building futures. By next year, what was once an empty lot will be transformed into a 20-townhome neighborhood, offering a new home to nearly 100 people in the community.
Construction Volunteer Activities
| Time Frame | Activity(s) | Frequency | Capacity* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anytime | Paint Easter Exterior Wall | 1 day | 50 |
| Saturday, April 20th | CEO Build: High Hats & Wall Furring | 1 Sat | 60, 6-10 per home |
| Feb/March '24 | High Hats and Wall Furing | 1 Sat | what not completed CEO Build |
| April '24 | Fi-Foil and Wall Furring | 3 Sat | 5-8 per home up to 60 |
| June/July '24 | Interior Paint and Baseboards | 3 Sat | 6-10 per home up to 60 |
| Aug/Sept '24 | Cabinetry Install-Finish Work | 1 day | BBI only 6 people |
| Aug/Oct '24 | Landscaping (flex on timing) | 1-2 Sats | up to 100 people |
