What kind of power does it take to build affordable housing? “People power,” said Dolores Huerta. The storied Civil Rights leader spoke last week at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new property by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, a NeighborWorks® America network organization.

A pioneering housing development has opened its doors in Silver Spring, Maryland. Developed by NeighborWorks network member Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC), in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland and Montgomery County, Allium Place is a one of Montgomery County’s largest new construction affordable housing developments. The $96 million development comprises 195 homes on six acres of land formerly owned by the county.