12200 Elm Forest Court, Clarksburg
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Good evening!
I’m delighted to be part of the grand opening of The Elms at Clarksburg Village Encore, an active adult community right here in the heart of Clarksburg Village.
This development adds a great new housing option for people age 55 and older here in Upcounty – where one-third of the county already lives.
This housing fills an important void and creates an attractive destination for adult County residents who want to live in a vital community where they can easily access shopping, entertainment, services, work and other destinations, all within the beauty of Upcounty.
There are 90 units in this building, and soon the County will approve 12 of them as Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs). These units will be offered at affordable rates to people who qualify.
So, not only do we have high-quality apartments at market rate right here in Clarksburg Village, but shortly, a dozen affordable-rate MPDUs will be offered as well – due to a collaboration between Montgomery County and the leaders at Elm Street Development.
People living at the Elms at Clarksburg Village Encore will have across-the-street access to dining, food store and drugstore, banking and other services.
Living in Clarksburg Village, residents are, and will be, part of a new and upcoming community. There is a great walking path where people can access additional Clarksburg Village stores, services, entertainment and other community residents. And, a short drive away is Clarksburg Premium Outlets, another nearby destination offering shopping and entertainment.
We are all working together to provide more housing choices for people age 55 and older. Options like The Elms at Clarksburg Village Encore enable active adults to feel a sense of community and appreciate the importance of place.
Residents can live very near shopping, entertainment and in many cases, family members and employment options, all while accessing the vitality of Clarksburg Village - a bustling, walkable community.
I offer my congratulations to all who made this happen and my best wishes to everyone who helps make Clarksburg Village such a vital community.
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