{"id":232526,"date":"2026-04-15T10:40:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/232526\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T10:40:06","slug":"affordable-housing-planned-at-former-lake-forest-elementary-25-of-units-reserved-for-dcps-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/232526\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable housing planned at former Lake Forest Elementary; 25% of units reserved for DCPS staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rendering of Village of Lake Forest development for DCPS faculty. (Ability Housing,  Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 A nonprofit developer plans to build 120 affordable apartments on Jacksonville\u2019s Northside at the site of the former Lake Forest Elementary School, which closed in 2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Village at Lake Forest, developed by Ability Housing, will set aside 25 percent of the units for Duval County Public Schools faculty and staff under a first-of-its-kind agreement intended to help the district recruit and retain employees. DCPS will also operate an on-site early learning center, the developer said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">A groundbreaking ceremony will be held to mark the start of construction at 901 Kennard Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Confirmed speakers include: <\/p>\n<p>Reggie Fullwood, CEO of Ability Housing <\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan <\/p>\n<p>Ju\u2019Coby Pittman, Jacksonville City Council member for District 10 <\/p>\n<p>Mark Bennett, president of Bank of America Jacksonville <\/p>\n<p>Jim Culbert, chief operations officer for Duval County Public Schools <\/p>\n<p>Richard Sisisky, chair of the board of trustees of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorAshley French headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/N2W045NTR85JZDWA9TLE7HZY3G\/\" title=\"View Ashley French&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ashley French<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Ashley French is a News4JAX reporter who joined the station in January 2026 after reporting in Southwest Florida and East Texas.<\/p>\n<p>The Raines 4&#215;400 relay team breaks a school record \ud83d\udc5f\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:02<\/p>\n<p>The Raines 4&#215;400 relay team breaks a school record \ud83d\udc5f\ud83d\udca8JEA board member warns against waiving attorney-client privilege at rates and capacity fee workshop<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:38<\/p>\n<p>JEA board member warns against waiving attorney-client privilege at rates and capacity fee workshopFormer dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count dropped<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Former dance company CEO still faces sexual battery charge after one count droppedFrom gold to green, just a few more days and it&#8217;s harvest time!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:12<\/p>\n<p>From gold to green, just a few more days and it&#8217;s harvest time!Heat, water concerns grown as drought drags on in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n<p>Heat, water concerns grown as drought drags on in JacksonvilleAdded JSO patrols at Raines High after shooting near school<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Added JSO patrols at Raines High after shooting near school\u2018Caught by surprise\u2019: Former JEA chair testifies as council considers expanding investigation<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Caught by surprise\u2019: Former JEA chair testifies as council considers expanding investigationState attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former Mayor Lenny Curry\u2019s lobbying firm<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:31<\/p>\n<p>State attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former Mayor Lenny Curry\u2019s lobbying firmThey&#8217;re mighty, mighty, mighty and they&#8217;re all about to sprout!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 4:03<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re mighty, mighty, mighty and they&#8217;re all about to sprout!1 person injured in shooting near Raines High School that prompted lockdown, no students injured<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:54<\/p>\n<p>1 person injured in shooting near Raines High School that prompted lockdown, no students injuredYulee parents turn rare diagnosis into mission for awareness and research<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Yulee parents turn rare diagnosis into mission for awareness and researchArtemis II&#8217;s astronauts splashdown off coast of San Diego<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Artemis II&#8217;s astronauts splashdown off coast of San DiegoBaptist Health confirms Cigna contract termination. 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Downtown transitioning from aging meters to parking kiosk systems<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Notice something different? Downtown transitioning from aging meters to parking kiosk systemsCouncil member addressing Zoo Parkway concerns after 2 school bus crashes within one week<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>Council member addressing Zoo Parkway concerns after 2 school bus crashes within one weekSuspect in custody after pursuit gridlocks traffic on I-95 South in St. Johns County<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:42<\/p>\n<p>Suspect in custody after pursuit gridlocks traffic on I-95 South in St. Johns CountyDCPS superintendent calls school bus crashes \u2018tragic\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:57<\/p>\n<p>DCPS superintendent calls school bus crashes \u2018tragic\u2019Previous photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rendering of Village of Lake Forest development for DCPS faculty. 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