Categories: New York City, Groundbreakings
08.16.2016
A new 82-unit permanent supportive and affordable housing residence from The Doe Fund in the Bronx.
George McDonald, President of The Doe Fund, and dignitaries at the Webster Green groundbreaking.
On July 19th, The Doe Fund held a groundbreaking for Webster Green: a new 82-unit permanent supportive and affordable housing residence in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx. The project is a partnership between the Doe Fund and private developer Robert Sanborn Development. Currently a hole in the ground, Webster Green will provide 41 studio apartments for individuals with health-related issues and 41 affordable units for low-income individuals from the community. Magnusson Architecture and Planning is designing the LEED-certified, eight story residence which will include an outdoor common area, community room and laundry facilities as well as space for on-site services. The residence has been designed by Magnusson Architecture, and the general contractor is Galaxy Construction.
The crowd was greeted by Doe Fund’s President George McDonald, and included congratulatory addresses by HCR Commissioner James Rubin, Doe Fund Board Chair Craig Lucas and Citi Community Capital’s John Heppolette. OTDA Commissioner Sam Roberts spoke, praising the governor for believing in supportive housing as the most effective answer to chronic homelessness. Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson celebrated the collaboration between the public and private sector while emphasizing, “People with disabilities have the right to decent, quality housing, and cannot return to their community unless there are open arms.” The Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Jennifer Trepinski spoke to the need for more permanent supportive housing in New York, applauding all stakeholders involved.
The project is funded by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York State Health Department, Corporation for Supportive Housing, New York State Energy Research and Development, Citi Community Capital and other government agencies. The syndicator is Raymond James Tax Equity Group.