On November 16, our design team joined Home Leasing and state and local officials to celebrate the grand opening of The Gardens at Penfield Square, a new affordable senior living development in Penfield, NY.
This mixed-use project provides a range of affordable and supportive housing options for seniors in Penfield, NY, which has not seen the development of affordable housing in several decades. Approximately 114 apartments are available to households at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI), and 45 are designated as permanent supportive housing for frail elders with support services from Episcopal SeniorLife Communities.
“Affordable housing options for our seniors is vital for their longevity and independence — that’s what makes the 114 apartments at the Gardens of Penfield Square a wonderful addition to our community,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “These safe, energy efficient homes are just steps or a short drive from much-needed amenities. I have no doubt residents of Monroe County will enjoy calling this facility ‘home’.”
The 8.4 acre site, located adjacent to the Eastside YMCA, incorporates a traditional village square, complete with streets and bicycle/pedestrian connectivity. The project includes village green space for community events, community gardens, and walking and bike trails. Light-filled units include full kitchens with dishwashers, central air-conditioning, in-unit storage, and private balconies. Building amenities include ADA-accessible units, community room, outdoor patio, fitness center, and laundry facilities on each floor.
The development meets energy efficient design guidelines, including Energy Star labeled appliances, LED lighting, heating and cooling, insulation, water conserving plumbing fixtures, and low emitting products for paints, adhesives, and sealants.
The project received funding through Homes and Community Renewal, federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, the Department of Health, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
SWBR provided architecture, landscape architecture, structural engineering, and interior design services for the project.
See the full announcement from Governor Hochul here:
https://hcr.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-29-million-affordable-housing-development-monroe-county
See the RochesterFirst feature:
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/development/29-million-affordable-housing-development-for-seniors-completed-in-penfield/
See the Spectrum News feature:
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/housing/2021/11/16/gardens-at-penfield-square-affordable-housing-complex-completed