Habitat for Humanity plans 60-home subdivision

Jun 21, 2009 1 min read

LAKELAND (AP) – Habitat for Humanity plans to build a 60-home subdivision in Polk County.

The volunteer-driven agency that normally builds affordable homes for the poor rarely takes on large projects. About half of the subdivision, which will be called Laurel Brook, will be sold to anyone who secures private financing. Proceeds will help offset the cost of homes for Habitat’s lower-income clients.

Habitat officials say the project will have sprawling nature preserves, an acre-sized solar “farm” and other energy-saving amenities. Construction is expected to begin in 2010.