[1] The project is designed according to Enterprise Green Community standards for seniors, ages 55 and older, who have legal custody of children.
[2] The project, completed in partnership with Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation[3] (FRDC) in 2014,[4] consists of 40 newly constructed clustered town homes [5] which face a shared courtyard with playgrounds and green space, with the aim of creating a feeling of inclusiveness and promoting interaction.
Griot Village is the winner of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) 2014 Agency Awards of Merit.
[6] In 2014, the Northeast Ohio Apartment Association (NOAA) recognized Griot Village with the highest award distinction, Platinum.
In April 2015, a production team from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services visited Griot Village, to tape a video to be shown at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging.