The Colbrook motel has always embodied dignity safety, respect, and community. redevelopment with better housing coalition honors that legacy through the creation of affordable housing. The green brook built community and b/c builds community
The 9.8-acre site of Bette Housing Coalition's latest Affordable housing Project holds historical significance as the Colbrook Motel was listed in the Green Book, a travel guide for African Americans during segregation. The Colbrook motel has always embodied dignity safety, respect, and community. Better housing coalition honors that legacy through the creation of affordable housing
The parcel is now abandoned and has been a source of blight along the Route 1 corridor.
we broke ground on the site of the historic Colbrook Motel in Chesterfield County, VA—once a safe stop for Black travelers during segregation, and soon to be transformed into 144 affordable apartments.
This $60 million redevelopment honors the past with preserved signage, a history marker, and an on-site gallery, while building a future where everyone has a safe, quality home.
I'm grateful to my friend Patricia for getting me involved int his project.
