The Fairstead Way
Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country.
In 2021, Fairstead was selected by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) to redevelop the Samuel Madden Homes in Old Town Alexandria in collaboration with Mill Creek Residential and The Communities Group. The redevelopment will consist of 532 units of affordable and mixed-income housing, public open space, and ground-floor retail. As part of the approved redevelopment plan, ALIVE!, the largest private safety net in Alexandria dedicated to fighting poverty and hunger, will establish a food and services hub at the site. The hub will offer the Alexandria community access to fresh and nutritious food, as well as connections to supportive services including financial and legal services and healthy cooking demonstrations. The Hopkins House, a non-profit institution in Alexandria since 1939, will operate an early learning and childcare center.
