An initiative of the City of Norfolk and the NRHA, the Broad Creek Renaissance is one of the largest redevelopment projects in history.  It represents an almost $200 million community with amenities including a new YMCA, a library, walking and biking trails, a swimming pool and green open-spaces for community gatherings. Broad Creek offers approximately 234 homes, rental housing, which includes more than 300 units built as single-family detached homes, duplexes, and triplexes, is designed with the same attention to detail and high-quality material and architecture. The Franklin Arms, a 100-unit rental complex for seniors with affordable one- and two bedroom apartments, opened in September 2003 and is fully occupied. The building 3 includes meeting rooms, lobbies on each floor, and an outdoor patio for socializing, bringing residents together and fostering a sense of connection and community. Design included Modern telecommunications, cable TV, high speed internet, telephone, current code designed electrical  and modern electrical and energy efficient (Energy Star) and lighting systems. All equipment was energy star rated. Fire protection included code analysis and smoke detectors.