VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – October 20, 2021– Lawson is proud to share that The Retreat at Harbor Point Apartments have been awarded the Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association Award for Best Community in the Affordable category.

The Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association launched the new awards program this year designed to recognize excellence in new single-family homes, newly remodeled homes, and new apartment community construction. Projects eligible for the 2021 competition were completed between June 2020 and August 2021. The entries were judged by a panel of out-of-state professionals.

The Retreat at Harbor Pointe is a 100% affordable 246-unit LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) community providing upscale living to low-income families and includes apartments reserved for residents with physical and developmental disabilities. Fifty units at The Retreat are set aside for Section 8 Project Based Voucher holders.

The Retreat at Harbor Pointe is located on Norfolk’s historic Elizabeth River waterfront and features luxury amenities including a resort-style swimming pool with river views, modern fitness center, community clubhouse, and an elevated riverfront boardwalk. Apartments include modern kitchens with granite countertops, water conserving fixtures, and energy-efficient appliances in EarthCraft certified buildings.

“I’m intensely proud of what our team has accomplished at The Retreat.”, said Lawson Chairman, Steve Lawson. “It’s amazing what we can do when we pull all of our resources together”

About Lawson

At Lawson, we understand that what we do – and how we do it – affects the everyday lives of people we care about. Since 1972, we’ve focused on positively impacting the communities we serve, from team members and residents to investors and business partners. We manage and own nearly 6,000 apartment units and continue to grow with approximately 1,200 units in development. Our business model provides vertical integration of development, construction, property management and asset management, which enables our team of experts to add value at every stage for our partners. When you act with integrity, focus on quality and work to find creative solutions, great things are possible. It’s how we’ve done business at Lawson for over 45 years. For more information please visit www.lawsoncompanies.com.  

About CVBIA
Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association is a local not-for-profit trade organization representing more than 500 companies in Southeastern Virginia involved with all aspects of the residential building industry. It is affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Virginia and the National Association of Home Builders. CVBIA’s mission is to improve the climate for quality housing for all incomes; promote the growth and development of the shelter industry; promote excellence and professionalism among members through educational and networking opportunities; and support and enhance the community through charitable projects. Learn more at www.cvbia.com.