Supportive Housing: Grandfamily Housing

Helping Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

This $11.9 million, 51-unit project is the first residence designed to meet the housing Grandparent Family Apartmentsand service needs of seniors raising children in New York City (Bronx). GrandParent Family Apartments has a unique partnership with the NYC Housing Authority, and is the recipient of NYC LISC's Big Apple Award for Innovation. After-school youth programs are available on-site as well as expansive community space.

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Sponsors:
West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing
Presbyterian Senior Services

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Featured Project: Near North

Near North Apartments


This five-story, 96-unit building in Chicago takes a fresh approach to SRO development with a remarkable design by noted architect Helmut Jahn.

Near North features many “green” elements rarely found in affordable housing developments, including aeroturbines, solar thermal collectors, a grey water system and recycled rainwater. Sponsor Mercy Lakefront, provides on-site supportive services that help formerly homeless residents reclaim their independence.
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