Affordable housing development opens in York

In partnership with the York Housing Authority, CONE (Creating Opportunities in Neighborhood Environments), officially opened a 50-unit affordable housing community in York City. 

The Homes at Thackston Park II development is located at 320 West College Ave. 

“We are excited to officially launch this vital community housing resource, which offers families with limited incomes an affordable and safe place to live,” York Housing Authority’s Executive Director Regina Mitchell who serves as secretary to the board of CONE, said in a statement. “The 50-unit housing development will support sustainability, community connectivity, and the well-being of York City for years to come.” 

The demolition and construction for The Homes at Thackston Park II began in February 2022 and was completed by Harkins Builders of Columbia, Maryland. The development features a neo-classic design, including brick exteriors and bay windows that are in line with the prevalent look of homes in the immediate area. The housing complex includes 17 buildings with each building containing two to six units. Varying in size, the units offer residents one to-five-bedroom options along with handicap accessible spaces. 

Community areas, off-street parking, and green spaces are added amenities. The Homes at Thackston Park II are located across the street from the award-winning first phase of Thackston I, completing the street scape across the West College Avenue bridge along the Codorus Creek. 

The new housing and facilities replace the 32 units of the Codorus Homes Complex, which was the first public housing developed in the City of York more than 60 years ago. CONE secured all federal, state, and local funding required to complete this project. The tax credits and other funds that were used were awarded through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). 

PHFA accessed temporary funding sources from the American Rescue and Recovery Plan to offset increases that stalled the project pipeline during the pandemic and resulting construction supply chain challenges. CONE secured approximately $2 million in additional funding to fill the unforeseen financing gap to proceed to settlement on the $15 million construction contract. 

“It was an honor to join together with so many members of the community for the official grand opening of The Homes at Thackston Park II,” Mitchell added. “We look forward to welcoming families into the homes and seeing the positive impact the modern housing development will have on the local community.”