Lawson is proud to share that Market Heights Apartments has been recognized with the CVBIA Coasties Award for Best Affordable Apartment Community. The CVBIA Coasties Awards program recognizes excellence in new homes, remodeled homes, and apartment communities in coastal Virginia.

"We’re so proud to receive the Coastie Award for Best Affordable Apartment Community.”, said Lawson President and CEO, Carl Hardee. “This recognition reinforces our mission to provide quality affordable housing where residents can thrive and build community."

Market Heights is a 164-unit, 100% affordable LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) community in Norfolk’s St. Paul’s district, serving residents at 40%, 50%, and 60% AMI. Market Heights is the first property approved under the City of Norfolk’s new resiliency code mandating specific resilient measures that apply to flooding, energy efficiency, and building integrity, and recently entered the Elizabeth River Project River Star Business program at Commitment Level.

Placing a primary focus on resident health, non-profit partner Hope House received a $100,000 grant from LISC Hampton Roads, powered by Sentara Health, to provide accessible fitness equipment, a telehealth booth, and mobile food pantry for residents.