FOREST HILLS VETERANS HOUSING Submitted by Allegheny County
FOREST HILLS VETERANS HOUSING Submitted by: Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority Project Overview: • 41 -unit apartment building. 33 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom. • 21 units have a preference for veterans and 20 units have a preference for seniors • All units restricted to tenants with incomes below 60% Area Median Income Points of Interest: • Redevelopment of a vacant, blighted structure on the main thoroughfare in the Borough of Forest Hills (8 miles east of downtown Pittsburgh) • Supportive services are provided by the Veterans Leadership Program designed specifically to help veterans develop the ability to live independently and selfsufficiently Goals and Benefits • A rare affordable housing opportunity within a prosperous, suburban community • Supports tailored to veterans and seniors • An exemplary of the adaptive reuse of a vacant, blighted building • Finishes and systems throughout designed to deliver a calming sensory experience for all residents Project Team: • Developer: ACTION-Housing, Inc. • Funding Sources: • Low-Income Housing Tax Credits awarded by PHFA • HOME funds awarded by Allegheny County, through their Economic • • Development Department and Residential Finance Authority Architect: RSH Architects General Contractor: NELCON, Inc. Property Manager: Supportive Housing Management Services Supportive Services Provider: Veterans Leadership Program
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