Colorado Desk - Ribbon Cutting Opens Doors to 63-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Community in Denver

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DENVER, Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Denver, CO - On a sunny afternoon, the city of Denver welcomed a new affordable housing development for seniors with the cutting of a ribbon. The four-story All Saints senior affordable housing development, located at the corner of Federal and Vassar streets, was made possible through a collaboration between multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell, Palace Construction, IMEG Corp., and Terracon Consultants.

The project was funded by Catholic Charities Housing and will exclusively serve residents earning below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). This much-needed income-restricted housing option for aging adults in Denver addresses the growing demand among some of the city's most vulnerable residents.

With developable land becoming scarce in the Denver metro area, All Saints represents a growing trend of partnerships between public, private, and nonprofit/faith-based groups. This partnership offers a replicable model for future affordable housing developments.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston expressed his support for projects like All Saints that not only provide affordable housing but also prioritize beauty and environmental efficiency. "Working towards a Denver where everyone can afford to live means not leaving anyone behind, least of all those who have long called our city home," he said.

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Laura Dougherty, Cushing Terrell Denver Office Director, also shared her excitement about being part of the team that made this project possible. "It's exciting to see the ribbon cut on the finished All Saints project," she said. "This has been a rewarding five-year partnership that helped to realize Monsignor Peter Quang Nguyen's vision and meet a big community need."

The design of All Saints focuses on efficiency, affordability, and well-being. The community maximizes unit count while ensuring individual living spaces retain views and ample daylight. Common gathering spaces, counseling rooms, bike storage, and access to public transportation further support holistic resident health.

Justin Raddatz, Vice President of Development for Catholic Charities Housing, highlighted the importance of partnerships with local churches in turning unused land into community projects like affordable housing. "The need for senior housing in Denver is critical, and the Archdiocese, Church of All Saints, and the City of Denver came together to make this a reality," he said. "With the help of Cushing Terrell and Palace Construction, this project shows what can be accomplished when public, private, and faith-based groups collaborate."

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Garth Geer, President of Palace Construction, expressed his delight in being part of another successful endeavor with Archdiocese Housing. "The project is a great success, and I could not ask for a better team dynamic," he said. "The opportunities and services facilitated by All Saints are so important, and Palace is honored to do our part to provide safe and comfortable homes for residents."

The project team is pursuing sustainable certification through the National Green Building Standard at the bronze level. This certification addresses energy, water, and resource efficiency as well as operations and quality of indoor environmental factors such as access to views and daylight, operable windows, and healthy materials.

All Saints includes 63 studio and one-bedroom age- and income-restricted affordable apartments along with dedicated spaces for supportive and community programming. This development serves as a shining example of what can be achieved when public, private, and faith-based groups come together to address the pressing need for affordable housing in Denver.

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