Hobbs joins CVS Health, local advocates to mark new affordable senior housing project
TUCSON -- (KVOA) A big project is underway in Downtown Tucson aimed at taking a bite out of the affordable housing crisis across Pima County and our state. A public-private partnership between the state, low income housing developer La Frontera and CVS health is underway in Downtown Tucson, aiming to address the affordable housing crisis across Pima County and Arizona. The West Point II Apartments, a housing development that will cost over $22 million, will provide 85 one-bedroom apartments for the 55 and over community, including units for individuals with disabilities. Arizona Governor Hobbs joined CVS Health, local advocates and the state to discuss the project. Hobbs stressed the need for stable housing for seniors and those with disabilities, particularly for those who often struggle to find a home or a place to live that meets their needs. The project is expected to significantly improve the quality of life for all of its residents.
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TUCSON -- (KVOA) A big project is underway in Downtown Tucson aimed at taking a bite out of the affordable housing crisis across Pima County and our state.
This specific project targets seniors and Arizona Governor Hobbs was in Tucson Monday to discuss the project, a public-private partnership between the state, low income housing developer La Frontera and CVS health.
CVS is putting more than $22 million into the West Point II Apartments, a housing development near Broadway Blvd. and Stone Ave. that will build 85 one-bedroom apartments for the 55 and over community including units for individuals with disabilities.
"Having stable housing makes all the difference," Gov. Hobbs said. "The need for stable housing is even more pressing for seniors and those with disabilities who make up a disproportionate share of the unhoused population and typically have a harder time finding a job or a place to live that accommodates their needs."
In her State of the State address in January, the governor stressed the need for Arizona to commit to finding solutions to combat the affordable housing crisis across the state.
"This project is the epitome of what it means to bring people together to make a difference in the community," Hobbs said. "Housing and health care are inextricably linked and the West Point II project will undoubtedly improve the quality of life for all of its residents."
"We're probably thousands of units short on the affordable housing side," Dan Ranieri said. Ranieri is the President and CEO of La Frontera. "A lot of seniors can't afford to stay where they're currently staying so to develop, build and provide nice, comfortable, safe, affordable housing for that population is critical."
Rose Cain moved into the West Point I Apartments five years ago. West Point I has 50 units geared towards
"Just because you're older, doesn't mean you're worthless," Cain said. "This community is putting people together. I'm 72, I'm disabled. I had a wonderful business and things tanked The guy upstairs brought me here. It brought me friends. It brought me friends and a new family and a new respect for friends and family."