City of Montgomery opens Freedom Village senior housing development

Ribbon-cutting for the Freedom Village senior housing development in Mongomery, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – Photo from the City of Montgomery

The City of Montgomery and other groups are celebrating the opening of Freedom Village, which the city says offers affordable housing for people aged 55 and up.

City officials, the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA), the Bennett Group, Regions Bank, the Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA), the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises (FAHE) and other community partners cut the ribbon for the housing development today.

Freedom Village is off Edgar D. Nixon Avenue behind the former Lanier High School.

It features 56 two-bedroom apartments in a three-story, elevator-serviced building. There are units reserved for people with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness.

The project represents an $18.2 million investment in Montgomery’s economy, supported through a combination of federal, state, local, and private resources. Financing included $1.1 million in HOME Loan funds from the city, $1.3 million from AHFA, $13.4 million in equity from Regions Bank and a $12.6 million construction loan from FAHE. The city donated the land. The project created 216 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

“This is more than a ribbon cutting — it is the beginning of a new chapter for Montgomery’s seniors and for this historic corridor,” Jerime Reid, chief of staff for the City of Montgomery, said. “Freedom Village isn’t just about bricks and walls. It’s about people. It’s about ensuring that those who spent their lives building this city have a safe and affordable home. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive Montgomery.”

Freedom Village is part of Mayor Steven Reed’s Reimagine West Montgomery Initiative, which invests in housing, public safety, and economic development to transform key corridors. The development sits less than half a block from the new fire station and the Fairview Farmers Market, reflecting the City’s commitment to equitable growth.

— Information from the City of Montgomery