National Urban League Opens Harlem Headquarters with Affordable Housing and Civil Rights Museum

New National Urban League Headquarters in Harlem

• 🏢 The National Urban League is opening its new headquarters in Harlem after approximately four years of construction.
• 💡 The new building is a mixed-use development featuring office space, over 100 apartment units, and the upcoming Urban Civil Rights Museum.

Affordable Housing Initiative

• 🏠 A key component of the new development is its commitment to affordable housing, with 177 units designated as affordable.
• 💰 Rents for these units range from $666 for a studio to $1,478 for a two-bedroom, with pricing dependent on income.
• 🎯 The National Urban League aimed to build as many affordable units as feasible, challenging themselves to address housing needs.

Role in Harlem and Civil Rights

• ✊ The National Urban League, founded in 1910, continues its mission of fighting for economic access and racial justice.
• 🏘️ The new center aims to help keep Harlem residents in Harlem by providing much-needed housing and community spaces.
• 🏛️ The fourth floor will house the city's only museum dedicated to civil rights, addressing concerns about the erasure of history.

Opening and Future Plans

• 🗓️ The housing, community, and office spaces are set to open to the public on November 12th.
• 🖼️ The Urban Civil Rights Museum is expected to open to visitors in the following year.
• 🌍 While other cities like Atlanta and Washington D.C. also vied for the headquarters, Harlem was chosen due to its historical significance in the organization's work.