Posted by Mike Diegel, Source of the Spring

County Executive Isiah Leggett joined leaders of the Mount Jezreel Baptist Church and others Saturday to cut the ribbon on a new affordable housing project for residents 62 and older.

The Sanctuary is a $20 million, three-story apartment building located at 426 University Blvd. E, behind the existing church and Mount Jezreel Christian School in Silver Spring.

Officials and housing advocates in recent years have suggested that partnerships with area churches to build on their land could be a way to help meet the county’s need for more affordable housing particularly for senior citizens.

“Promoting affordable housing in inclusive communities remains one of my top priorities,” Leggett said in a press release. “This project is another example of how Montgomery County is addressing this goal.”

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