HOLT & INHS Awarded Project of the Year
HOLT Architects and INHS are proud to announce that its latest community development, Village Grove, has been named Upstate Project of the Year by the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH).
Completed in December 2024 and located in the Village of Trumansburg, Village Grove is a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income residential development that includes 46 affordable rental units, ten for-sale townhomes that will be sold into the INHS Community Housing Trust, a shared equity model that promotes permanent affordability, a new stand-alone facility for the Trumansburg Community Nursery School, and a new public road to support connectivity and growth.
Village Grove has also achieved Passive House Certification, making it one of the first affordable housing communities in New York State to earn both Passive House and NetZero certifications. These rigorous standards ensure exceptional energy efficiency, superior indoor air quality, and long-term sustainability.
Designed by HOLT Architects for INHS, the development reflects a shared commitment to high-performance building and equitable housing solutions. The project includes both apartment-style multifamily housing and townhouse-style units, all built to reduce energy consumption while enhancing resident comfort.
HOLT Architects and INHS will be honored at the Awards for Excellence & Innovation in Affordable Housing Development on November 13 in New York City.
“We’re thrilled to see Village Grove recognized for its innovation and impact,” said INHS Executive Director Kate de la Garza. “This project reflects our deep commitment to building resilient, inclusive communities, which would not have been possible without the support of our partners, community members, and neighbors.”
“We are honored to celebrate this achievement with INHS and our project partners, including New York State HCR,” said Steve Hugo, a Principal of HOLT Architects. “This recognition from NYSFAH, as well as achieving Passive House Certification, reflects our team’s dedication to sustainability and the creation of resilient, healthy communities.”