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Enfield Manor & Extension Housing Complex Redevelopment Begins

Strategic Insights

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A $48.9 million mixed-finance redevelopment project aimed at replacing outdated housing units for the elderly and people with disabilities with modern, energy-efficient homes has kicked off at the Enfield Manor & Extension housing complex. The Tobacco Valley Development Corporation (TVDC), a non-profit affordable housing developer, has closed on the project and construction has begun immediately. The redevelopment will feature 99 modern homes across two new buildings, with 80 outdated units being replaced. Residents have been relocated to make way for the construction.

Key Takeaways:

  • The redevelopment project has a total budget of $48.9 million, with multiple sources of funding contributing to its success.
  • The project involves the construction of two new buildings, with a total of 99 modern, energy-efficient homes.
  • The redevelopment will integrate 30 HUD 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly rental subsidies and 32 Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers provided by the Enfield Housing Authority.
  • Five of the vouchers will be specifically designated for homeless veterans.
  • The project has received support from the State of Connecticut Department of Housing, the State of Connecticut Community Investment Fund 2030, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.
  • The first new building is slated for completion by summer 2026, with demolition and construction on the second building to begin shortly after.
  • Funding from multiple sources has enabled the project to come to fruition, including the State of Connecticut Department of Housing, State of Connecticut Community Investment Fund 2030, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Low-Income Housing Tax Credits provided by Grow America, and the Enfield Housing Authority.

Statistics:

  • Budget: $48.9 million
  • Total number of new homes: 99
  • Number of HUD 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly rental subsidies: 30
  • Number of Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers: 32
  • Number of vouchers designated for homeless veterans: 5
  • Completion timeline for the first new building: Summer 2026
  • Completion timeline for the second building: 2027

Sources:

  • Tobacco Valley Development Corporation (TVDC)
  • Enfield Housing Authority (EHA)
  • State of Connecticut Department of Housing
  • State of Connecticut Community Investment Fund 2030
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  • Grow America
  • Global Data Point
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.

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