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EOC Supports New Longmont Senior Housing |
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Income restricted seniors in Longmont have a new, energy-efficient option for affordable housing thanks to a Longmont Housing Development Corp. project partially funded by Energy Outreach Colorado. The 50-unit Lodge at Hover Crossing is fully leased with a waiting list after opening in July. The three-story, 42,000-square-foot apartment building includes energy efficient features such as radiant floor heating, Energy Star windows and appliances, increased insulation and multiple boilers that can turn on and off when needed. These were funded in part through EOC’s energy solutions grant program. “Energy Outreach Colorado’s grant allowed us to install more energy upgrades than are typical for such a project,” said Michael Reis, executive director of Longmont Housing Development Corp., a non-profit housing agency formed by the Longmont Housing Authority and the Longmont City Council. “They provide long-lasting safety and comfort for the many residents who will call The Lodge home.” Primary funding for the project came from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Money from Longmont’s affordable housing fund was used to purchase the land for the project. The new residents range in age from 62 to 92 and have incomes of 30% to 50% lower than the area median income. “People should not have to choose between paying rent and buying food, or paying their utility bill or getting a prescription filled,” said U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Fort Collins, who spoke at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project. |
