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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT · LAGRANGE, GEORGIA
Affordable Luxury
Built to Belong
Beautiful, energy conscious homes and practical pathways to ownership designed around the people and neighborhoods they serve.
Building Forward by the Numbers
300 Families
Targeted for critical home repairs and energy efficiency improvements.
20–35% Potential Utility Savings
Helping families reduce household energy costs through high performance construction and energy efficiency upgrades.
Net-Zero. Attainable. Sustainable
Building homes designed to use less energy, reduce waste, lower monthly expenses, and create long-term opportunities for homeownership.
FEATURING
Niles Street Development · LaGrange, GA
In Partnership with Former Councilman Nathan Gaskin
Serving Georgia · Alabama · South Carolina
THE BUILDING FORWARD HOUSING PROJECT.
More Than Houses. A Foundation for What Comes Next
The Building Forward Housing Project grew from a housing initiative launched by former LaGrange City Councilman Nathan Gaskin to expand attainable homeownership, support critical home repairs, and strengthen neighborhoods throughout LaGrange.
Serving Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
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Energy Conscious
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Built for Stability
WHAT WE DO
Homes, Guidance, and Long Term Stability
Residential Development
Affordable luxury housing and mixed income neighborhoods in rural and small town communities.
Homebuyer Assistance
USDA 502 Direct loan packaging, USDA 504 repair grants and loans, and down payment assistance partners.
Financial Literacy
Homebuyer workshops on credit repair, budgeting, and planning, with personalized guidance.
Senior Living & Aging in Place
Affordable luxury housing and mixed income neighborhoods in rural and small town communities.
Community Development
Partnerships, advocacy for attainable housing, and small town revitalization projects.
Ready to Begin?
Start your intake for homeownership, repairs, or partnership.
FOUNDER & CEO
Teara Harris
“Everyone deserves a home that feels welcoming, functions beautifully, costs less to operate, and supports a secure future.”
Residential developer and Community Developer at The Rail District, Teara leads with a vision of economic empowerment, financial literacy, and resource connection.
OUR PARTNERS
Building Stronger Communities Together
Communities of Tomorrow Proudly Collaborates with:
COMMUNITY VOICES
Stories Worth Hearing
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A Look at the Work Taking Shape in the Community
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