The Arc’s Chesapeake Community Development Walking the Walk in Easton with Ross Benincasa

While the phase “on probation” is too strong in describing the first few years of The Arc Central Chesapeake Region’s entry into the Mid-Shore, the 5o year old Western Shore nonprofit knew from experience that the best way to develop a trusting relationship with Mid-Shore communities was to produce tangible results. And it’s pretty clear from hearing from Ross Benincasa, the Arc’s senior vice president of community development, with their Chesapeake Community Development subsidiary, that the Arc’s first projects in Easton have started to create that track record,

In our conversation with Ross, he discussed the organization’s transformative real estate initiative, starting with the ongoing renovation of The Primrose on Aurora Street and ending with the recently completed Port Street Commons on Port Street. This has enabled town leaders and residents to understand how committed the Arc team is to the communities they serve in building high-quality, inclusive housing.

Ross also discusses the Arc’s third project in Easton, Easton Crossings, which will introduce 123 residential units and public green space, reinforcing a long-term investment in community engagement.

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