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BRADENTON, FL (WWSB) - Up to 18 single family homes will be built on three acres in the west Samoset section of Bradenton. Manatee County Habitat for Humanity recently bought the land, which is a former tomato farm.
"We're very excited about doing a community particularly in this area where there is a great need for affordable housing," said Amy Van Dell, Resource Manager for Manatee County Habitat for Humanity. "We know it's going to involve a lot of the community members that come together and that have come together with us in the past."
This Habitat for Humanity community will be located on 32nd Avenue East. Bill Moore's home sits right next to the land. He says that he's okay with having this development built here.
"As long as they're good residents and keep to themselves, everything will be fine," said Moore.
We're being told, the neighborhood will be called Poling Gardens in recognition of the family who sold the property. It will feature environmentally friendly green homes and a community garden.
"I am a gardener, a conservationist and a builder which is at times can be at odds with each other, however this is an oppurtunity to put all of those together," said Bruce Winter, Director of Construction for Habitat for Humanity.
In the coming months, Manatee County Habitat for Humanity will be raising money for the project. Once construction gets underway, they will be looking for volunteers to help build the homes. Ground is expected to be broken here sometime late next year with all the homes being finished within a couple of years.
