NRP Group and Marshall Heights Break Ground on The Waymark One Hundred Nine Unit Transit Oriented Affordable Housing in Ward Seven Washington DC
The NRP Group and Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO) have closed financing and broken ground on The Waymark, a 109-unit, transit-oriented affordable housing community in Washington, D.C. Ward 7. Located at 4435 Benning Road NE, the nine‑story building will reserve apartments for households earning up to 30%, 50% and 80% of Area Median Income, including 22 permanent units for individuals at risk of homelessness or previously unhoused.
The site sits one block from the Benning Road Metro Station and multiple bus lines, with nearby bike-share and pedestrian infrastructure. The development is one stop from Stadium‑Armory station and located near the RFK Stadium campus redevelopment, a $2.7 billion project expected to generate roughly 14,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent positions.
“This is a uniquely challenging site, but it offers great connectivity through the nearby Metro station and bus lines, said Chris Marshall, Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. The Waymark exemplifies our strategic approach: partnering with mission-driven organizations like MHCDO to fearlessly tackle tough but very well‑located sites, to ensure that cost-burdened families can afford easy access to transportation options and daily amenities. This project is a testament to the District s commitment to ensuring essential housing remains viable, even as development hurdles intensify.”
The Waymark’s unit mix includes studios and one-, two- and three‑bedroom residences. Building amenities will include a first-floor multiuse space for resident programming, a second-floor fitness center and a reservable family function room. MHCDO will deliver resident services such as financial literacy workshops, job readiness training and professional development. Outdoor features will include a landscaped front lawn, playground, seating areas and a placemaking art installation by a local artist.
“ MHCDO has proudly served under-resourced neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. for more than 45 years, and we are honored to collaborate with The NRP Group on this transformative project, said David Retland, Chairman of Marshall Heights Community Development Organization. Our headquarters is located just six blocks from the new development, which allows us to remain deeply connected to the residents of this community. This partnership sets a new precedent for delivering high-quality affordable housing that ensures residents have access to the resources they need to thrive. Through our holistic approach to economic development, we aim to help Ward 7 residents move up the economic continuum and create pathways to better lives and greater opportunities.”
Public and private financing partners include the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (soft debt), DC Housing Finance Agency (bond issuer), DC Green Bank, KeyBank as lender and U.S. Bank as tax credit investor.
“ This project exemplifies what can be achieved when public agencies, private partners, and the community work together, said Colleen Green, Director of the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). It is truly responsive to the housing needs of District residents and reflects our commitment to long‑term affordability, equitable development, and expanded pathways to economic mobility. ”
Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. The Waymark reflects a growing focus on transit‑adjacent, service‑enriched affordable housing models that link resident supports with regional job and transportation access.