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From Annex Group begins $93.7 million affordable housing project in Fargo

How will the $93.7 million apartment complex project affect Fargo?

Fargo gains $93.7 million investment with new affordable housing project The project involves the construction of Central at the Horizon, a five-story complex consisting of 262 units. The development, led by Indiana-based Annex Group, is situated on land in downtown Fargo that was previously used for a gasification plant. The complex is slated to open in early 2028, offering housing that is priced affordably, with rents set at 60% of the area median income.

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The facts so far

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  • The project is a $93.7 million apartment complex called Central at the Horizon.inforum.com
  • Annex Group, the developer, is based in Indiana.inforum.com
  • The complex will consist of 262 units.inforum.com
  • Fargo approved a five-year 100% tax exemption worth nearly $1.7 million under its Renaissance Zone program.inforum.com
  • Annex received about $36 million in low-income housing credits from the state.inforum.com

Why it matters

For Fargo, this project represents a significant influx of capital and housing stock into the downtown area. The investment of $93.7 million and the provision of 262 affordable units addresses both the need for housing and the goal of economic diversification in the city.

The development is situated on land that was previously used for a gasification plant that operated from 1885 to 1960. The project leverages the city's incentives, including the five-year 100% tax exemption, to support its goal of providing housing below market rates.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the long-term operation of the complex affect the downtown Fargo economy?
  • What are the future plans for the land currently occupied by the gasification plant?

What would change this answer

The complex opens on schedule in early 2028The promised housing units and investment will begin to benefit Fargo.
The developer secures long-term operational fundingThe project's viability and its ability to sustain the benefits in Fargo will be secured.

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