During the Committee of the Whole of the City Council meeting on Monday, March 17, Kevin Cheshire, executive director of the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem (HAWS), gave an update on the ongoing situation at Crystal Towers.
Crystal Towers is one of 16 multifamily communities owned and operated by the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem. The 11-story high rise located on West Sixth Street is for seniors and those with disabilities.
After initially planning to sell the building, in 2022 HAWS decided to retain the property and work with the city to make repairs. At that time, it was reported that the public housing facility for seniors and those with disabilities needed about $10 million in renovations…