3D rendition and subdivision plan for Robbinsville Gordon Homes
One of Only Five Projects Statewide to Receive Funding for Hurricane Ida Recovery Housing Initiative
Robbinsville Township, NJ – The Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) has been selected by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) as one of only five housing development projects statewide to receive funding under the Smart Move Program, a Hurricane Ida recovery initiative designed to create quality, energy-efficient, resilient, and affordable single-family homes in safer locations.
The award will fund AHA’s Robbinsville Gordon Homes project, which will create a six-home subdivision off Gordon Road in Robbinsville Township. The development will feature a cul-de-sac design with single-family, three-bedroom homes available for purchase by residents at 50%, 80%, and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Preference will be given to residents who participated in New Jersey’s Blue Acres Buyout Program and first-time homebuyers.
“This award represents an exciting opportunity to create innovative, resilient housing solutions for families impacted by Hurricane Ida,” said Chris Pugliese, Chief Property Development Officer for the Affordable Housing Alliance. “We’re designing these homes to the highest standards of energy efficiency and resilience, incorporating Passive House design principles and geothermal technology. This project demonstrates our commitment to building homes that not only provide stability for families but also protect them from future climate-related disasters.”
The Smart Move Program is administered by DCA’s Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation and funded with Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program specifically targets Hurricane Ida-impacted counties, providing safe housing options for displaced families while advancing climate resilience goals.
“Being selected as one of only five projects statewide is a testament to AHA’s expertise in creating sustainable, affordable housing solutions,” said Randi Moore, CEO of the Affordable Housing Alliance. “The Robbinsville Community Gordon Homes will provide much-needed housing opportunities for families who have been impacted by flooding and displacement, while setting new standards for energy efficiency and resilience in our communities.”
The Gordon Homes project will feature both single-story accessible units and two-story home models, all designed to be as energy-efficient and disaster-resilient as possible. By aiming for Passive House Standards and incorporating geothermal technology, the development will offer residents significantly reduced energy costs while minimizing environmental impact.
The five developers selected for Smart Move Program funding are:
- Lake Tappan Village LLC (River Vale Township, Bergen County)
- Affordable Housing Alliance, Inc. (Robbinsville Township, Mercer County)
- Beacon Development Partners (Newark, Essex County)
- Sackett St Redevelopment LLC (Jersey City, Hudson County)
- Noire Homes LLC (Newark, Essex County)
Additional details about the project timeline, home designs, and application process will be announced in the coming months.
About the Affordable Housing Alliance
The Affordable Housing Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all New Jersey residents by developing and preserving affordable housing, offering services to maintain housing affordability, providing housing education, and helping communities meet their legal and moral housing obligations. Over more than three decades, AHA has established itself as a trusted partner for municipalities seeking to address their affordable housing needs through collaborative development approaches.