Adapting the latest thinking in scattered-site affordable housing, The Road Home purchased four existing eight-unit apartment buildings that have been renovated and now rented to families. Two of the buildings are in one neighborhood - within easy walking distance of each other - with the two others located near each other in a different neighborhood. In each pair of buildings, one unit will be converted into a community room and case management office.

The buildings will be located in mixed-income neighborhoods, close to bus lines and with easy access to a grocery store. The first apartment building that opened is lovingly called a “Hovde House,” in honor of Eric and Steve Hovde’s father, Don Hovde. From Madison, Don dedicated his life and work to building lasting communities, both in Madison and throughout the nation.