Nestled in the heart of Farmville, Virginia, Parkview Gardens Apartments offers comfortable, energy-efficient homes in a welcoming community. A thoughtful renovation has modernized the property while preserving its neighborhood charm, creating a place where residents can enjoy quality, affordability, and a true sense of home. CHP’s Pattie Cooper-Jones serves as Property Manager, and Lee Dodd and Kiki Nusbaumer serve as Maintenance Technicians.
Please introduce yourself and share a bit about your background in property management.
My name is Pattie Cooper-Jones, and I’ve been managing Parkview Gardens for over 42 years. Prior to that I had about seven years in North Carolina property management. I’ve been with CHP for almost 15 years.
What makes this property unique or distinctive within the community?
We’re very well loved by our community. We have excellent police protection here, and I have a great working relationship with the Prince Edward County, with the town of Farmville, and even with our court system and all of our constitutional offices. Those relationships benefit our property. We also have a local agency that will give new residents furniture for their homes at no cost, and a church who brings clothes to the property at no cost for residents. We’re blessed to have this extra help.
If the property had a personality, how would you describe it in a few words?
Complete, Safe, Well-Loved
What’s the most unique feature of this property that residents love?
The residents love that our property has central heating and air.
Can you share any success stories or positive feedback from residents?
I had a young man who lived here with his girlfriend about 10 years ago and I ended up having to call the police due to a situation at their unit and he was arrested. I saw him earlier this week and he pulled me aside and told me that I saved his life. He explained how his life turned around that night. He is on the right path, married with children, doesn’t drink and doesn’t smoke, and has a job now. Hearing from him made me feel really good. I’m impressed by how he has grown.
Can you share a life hack or a clever solution you’ve discovered for common resident needs?
I try to teach residents simple things that can help them. My residents love to eat and if they want to learn how to cook, I teach them. I really believe in the saying “If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day. If you teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime.”
What is something you like or appreciate about the community?
I appreciate the fact that we have a community room and we can have gatherings. I think it’s important to connect with your neighbors, because you never know who you may need.
What qualities make this property a great place to call home?
We’ve had a lot of work done here. We did a complete rehabilitation in 2012 and we increased the number of bathrooms in a lot of units. We added dishwashers, and we’re replacing the flooring with vinyl plank flooring as it ages. There are a lot of funds invested into this property and a lot of attention to making sure it is decent, safe, and affordable.
Founded in 1975, Community Housing Partners (CHP) provides quality-built, responsibly managed, service-enriched homes for low-income individuals and families across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Through its mission to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable, CHP has been a leading advocate of affordable housing development for 50 years. CHP’s activities include real estate development, construction, energy services and training, asset management, property management, realty and homeownership, and comprehensive resident services.