Queen Latifah Plans To Build Affordable Housing In Newark

Queen Latifah, real name Dana Owens, is giving back to her community in a big way.

Owens is planning a $14 million project to build affordable housing in Newark, NJ, reports NJ.com.

Latifah, a co-president of BlueSugar Corporation, is working with GonSosa Development on the project, which is located outside of the city’s downtown.

NJ.com reports the project includes 20 three-family town homes and a three-story mixed-used building with an additional 16 units. Plans for the building include a fitness center and 1,900 square feet of commercial space that will be rented to nonprofits. The 60 units in the townhouses will be market rate; the 16 units in the building will be affordable.

The project expects to break ground this summer.

Cristina Pinzon, a spokeswoman for the developers, told NJ.com both companies recognize the need for affordable housing in and around Newark.

“They understand how difficult it is to make ends meet for many residents and want to be part of the solution. They remain dedicated to making life better in communities like Newark,” she said in a statement.

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