236 new townhomes proposed in effort to tackle Cape Fear’s workforce housing gap

236 new townhomes proposed in effort to tackle Cape Fear’s workforce housing gap

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A local developer is proposing a new approach to help address New Hanover County’s growing need for workforce housing with a planned townhome community in Castle Hayne. Cape Fear Development has announced plans for Proximity Blue Clay, a 24-acre development that would include 236 townhomes designed for local workers who often struggle to afford rising housing costs but do not qualify for traditional affordable housing pr…