In a major move toward expanding affordable housing options in Clarendon, the community of Longville Park is set to welcome 2,064 new homes through a partnership between Gore Developments Ltd. and the National Housing Trust (NHT).
Dubbed Longville Meadows, the $25 billion development will unfold in two phases and is designed to bring affordable, quality housing to thousands of Jamaican families—particularly NHT contributors from the lower-income bracket.
At a groundbreaking ceremony, Christopher Gore, Managing Director of Gore Development Ltd., hailed the development as “a significant day for our company, for the community, and for the future of affordable housing in Jamaica.”
The first phase of the project will deliver 564 starter homes—compact, expandable houses ranging from 370 to 400 square feet, set on 2,500 square foot lots or larger. These units are especially geared toward first-time homeowners and the most vulnerable income earners. Phase one is fully approved by all relevant authorities and will be built on lands owned by Gore Developments.
Phase two will add another 1,500 units, comprising one- and two-bedroom standalone homes. These will be constructed on government lands through a Modified Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP) agreement with the NHT and the Ministry of Housing. This second phase is expected to receive full planning approvals within nine months.
Longville Meadows will feature more than just homes—it is expected to be a self-contained community with proper infrastructure including paved roads, water and sewage systems, electricity, and recreational facilities. The development will have its own entrance from the Freetown main road, providing easy access to May Pen, Old Harbour, and Kingston.
“The need for affordable housing in this region is real and urgent,” said Moore. “We are proud to be part of a solution that brings dignity, opportunity, and stability to working Jamaicans. Every person deserves a safe, comfortable place to call home.”
Gore Developments will oversee the project from planning to completion, working closely with the NHT, Clarendon Municipal Corporation, and other regulatory bodies.