In an announcement made this week, the groundbreaking ceremony for Givens Webster Village has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 8.
The ceremony will mark an important milestone for the continued advancement of Givens Communities’ mission to support older adults through vibrant, connected communities.
Located at 137 Little Savannah Road in Sylva, Givens Webster Village will bring 120 affordable apartment homes for older adults to a larger 48-acre, multi-income residential community designed to bring seniors, children and families together.
The development represents a collaborative effort between Givens Communities, Mountain Projects and Western Carolina University, with support from Jackson County’s Office of Economic Development. The larger Webster Village vision also includes plans for workforce housing, including 35 single-family homes and 50 to 85 multi-family apartments, as well as a childcare center and EMS substation. The project is expected to be completed in 2028.
Givens Webster Village received $10,318,240 through the HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program, an award announced January 15, 2025. The project was one of only 11 developments nationwide selected for funding in that award cycle.
The development will serve senior households earning at or below 60% of the area median income. Plans include 96 one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments, with the HUD Section 202 award providing rental assistance for 60 of the one-bedroom homes.
With a total development cost expected to exceed $30 million, the project has also received significant community support. Dogwood Health Trust provided $607,000 toward the purchase of the property, Jackson County committed $1.5 million to the development, and the Southwestern NC HOME Consortium awarded additional funding to support both the Givens Communities and Mountain Projects portions of Webster Village.
The December 8 groundbreaking marks an exciting step forward for a project built on collaboration and a shared commitment to Western North Carolina.