A $15 million update to the historic Fairfax Hall in Waynesboro is complete.
The revitalization of the property, which was first opened in 1890 as the luxe Brandon Hotel, then served for decades as a high-end preparatory school for girls, was led by South River Development Corporation, the nonprofit affiliate of the Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
Funding partners included Virginia Housing, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Virginia Community Development Corporation, the City of Waynesboro, and the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission.
A 2001 rehab transformed Fairfax Hall into a source of housing for seniors. The recent project focused on improvements designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and quality of life.
The project increased the number of accessible units from two to nine, expandiing housing options for residents with mobility needs.
Additional upgrades included structural improvements and the installation of brand-new kitchens in tenant units.
“Fairfax Hall represents the best of what thoughtful redevelopment can achieve—preserving our community’s history while reinvesting in housing that supports our senior residents,” said Kim Byrd, executive vice president/CEO at SRDC. “These improvements ensure that residents can remain in a place they call home while benefiting from modern, accessible living spaces.”
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