RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond’s Northside is set to transform 11 vacant lots in into affordable homes after City Council officially approved the sale of the properties to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity.

The land is located next to the former Albert V. Norrell School in Southern Barton Heights, and recently just sold for just over $100,000.

Habitat leaders say the project is about more than building houses — it’s about strengthening the community.

“Having a safe, stable home leads to better health outcomes, better educational outcomes, better civic involvement,” Richmond Habitat CEO Dave Neary said. “All of those other needs become possible when you’re not worrying about housing.”

Neary, who stepped into the role earlier this year, explained that while he wasn’t there whe

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