Welcome to the 3Roots Home
A Blueprint for Inclusive and Sustainable Living Building Community, Opportunity, and Wealth
The 3Roots Home is more than just a house—it’s a movement toward sustainable, inclusive homeownership. Together, we’re laying the foundation for stronger communities, sustainable living, and generational wealth. Let’s build the future, one home at a time.
Located at 5113 Emo Street in Capitol Heights, MD, this innovative, net-zero energy-ready home is designed to be an affordable and environmentally conscious living space for a family of five earning approximately 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). As an intergenerational home, 3Roots is built to foster stability, economic mobility, and lasting community impact.
What makes the 3Roots Home unique?
Attainable Homeownership
Sustainable Living
Built by and for the Community
A Model for Scalable Change
The 3Roots Home is powered by NextStep Living’s goal is to create direct pathways to homeownership, economic empowerment, and sustainable communities through innovative housing solutions, workforce development, and collaborative partnerships. The 3Roots Home Project promotes:
- Economic Sustainability – By providing jobs, training, and homeownership opportunities, we create lasting financial stability for families.
- Scalable Solutions – The principles behind 3Roots Home can be replicated across communities, addressing both the housing crisis and employment gaps.
- A Shared Vision for Growth – Aligned with Prince George’s County’s vision for inclusive economic development and accessible homeownership, this initiative sets a new standard for equitable housing.
A Collaboration of Expertise and Impact
The 3Roots Home is the product of a dynamic partnership between leading organizations committed to equity and community-driven development:
A cooperative of 9 Black women developers providing expert oversight, ensuring high-quality execution, and championing community-focused real estate solutions.
A non-profit with two decades of impact in workforce development, equipping formerly incarcerated individuals and marginalized job seekers with hands-on training in modular home finishing and rehabilitation.
A leader in affordable housing and project financing, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. Heron acquired this property after it remained in Prince George’s County Housing Authority’s inventory since 1993.
Get Involved
The 3Roots Home is more than a development—it’s a movement. Whether you’re a prospective homeowner, builder, investor, or advocate for equitable housing, we invite you to be part of the change.