Historic Fort Monroe Buildings to Undergo $20M Redevelopment

Two historic structures at the Virginia landmark will be transformed into 85 upscale apartments.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A Virginia developer plans to invest $20 million to redevelop two historic buildings at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. The old hospital and arsenal buildings will be transformed into around 85 new apartments as part of the ongoing revitalization efforts at the historic site.

Why it matters

The redevelopment of these buildings at Fort Monroe represents a long-term investment in preserving the site's history while also addressing the need for more affordable housing options in the area. The project aims to strike a balance between honoring the past and meeting the needs of the present.

The details

The $20 million redevelopment project will convert the old hospital and arsenal buildings at Fort Monroe into approximately 85 upscale apartment units. The developer, Edwin Gaskin, plans to install all new finishes, walls, systems, and appliances to modernize the historic structures while maintaining their character.

  • The redevelopment project was announced on February 18, 2026.
  • The developer hopes the hospital and arsenal buildings will be ready for occupancy in early 2028.
  • In May 2025, another historic building at Fort Monroe was announced for redevelopment, with an expected completion in summer 2026.

The players

Abigail Spanberger

The Governor of Virginia, who spoke at the announcement of the redevelopment project.

Scott Martin

The Director of the Fort Monroe Authority, who commented on how the new residential units will fit with the historic character of the site.

Edwin Gaskin

The developer who is overseeing the $20 million redevelopment of the old hospital and arsenal buildings at Fort Monroe.

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What they’re saying

“This is a long-term investment in the redevelopment of Fort Monroe.”

— Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia (wtkr.com)

“When we look at what is happening here, it's an example for how you can connect today's problems of housing affordability and lack of supply with the desire to celebrate, honor, and recognize our past.”

— Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia (wtkr.com)

“This is a very elegant symmetry, if you will, because this is the historic village, which has always been human-centered, getting additional residences brought into it. So it fits very, very well for the infrastructure, the landscape, and the scale that you have here.”

— Scott Martin, Director, Fort Monroe Authority (wtkr.com)

“What we'll put in there is upscale apartments. So, all new finishes, mostly all new walls, certainly all new systems, appliances.”

— Edwin Gaskin, Developer (wtkr.com)

What’s next

The developer is hopeful that the hospital and arsenal buildings will be ready for occupancy in early 2028, while another historic building at Fort Monroe is expected to be completed in summer 2026.

The takeaway

The redevelopment of these historic buildings at Fort Monroe represents a thoughtful approach to preserving the site's legacy while also addressing the need for more housing options in the area. By blending the old and the new, the project aims to create a vibrant, human-centered community that celebrates the past while meeting the needs of the present.