{"id":38564,"date":"2023-10-26T07:42:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T14:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yieldpro.com\/?p=38564"},"modified":"2023-10-26T07:42:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T14:42:57","slug":"governor-hochul-announces-completion-of-50-unit-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-onondaga-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yieldpro.com\/2023\/10\/governor-hochul-announces-completion-of-50-unit-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-onondaga-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 50-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Onondaga County"},"content":{"rendered":"
Governor Kathy Hochul<\/a> announced the completion of Monarch Commons<\/a>, a 50-unit affordable housing development for seniors in the Onondaga County town of Cicero<\/a>. The energy-efficient development includes 15 supportive homes for veterans experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n \u201cWith companies like Micron moving in, Central New York and Onondaga County are poised for growth and need new housing of all types to retain the region\u2019s diverse population and provide new opportunities for the future,\u201d Governor Hochul said. \u201cMonarch Commons will give seniors and veterans a safe place to live in the communities they love while enjoying the benefits of our expanding economy.\u201d<\/p>\n Monarch Commons complements Governor Hochul’s $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan that will create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes.<\/p>\n Monarch Commons comes in advance of the development of the largest semiconductor fabrication facility in the history of the United States by Micron in Onondaga County\u2019s neighboring town of Clay. A diverse supply of housing is needed to accommodate Central New York\u2019s anticipated growth resulting from the monumental investment of up to $100 billion over the next 20 years at Micron.<\/p>\n The development consists of a single two-story building with 48 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments. All apartments are affordable to households earning at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income.<\/p>\n Fifteen of Monarch Commons\u2019 apartments are reserved for veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These individuals have access to on-site supportive services provided by Soldier On, a national organization specializing in supporting veterans. Services and rental subsidies are funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative and administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.<\/p>\n Monarch Commons adheres to energy efficiency and green building standards required under the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s New Construction – Housing Program (Tier 3) and the project achieved LEED certification. Other energy efficient features include LED lighting, low flow plumbing fixtures, continuously operating bath fans, and all Energy Star or equivalent appliances, equipment, lighting, and fixtures.<\/p>\n Each apartment includes storage space, modern kitchen amenities and a patio or balcony. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and emergency pull cords to facilitate aging in place by the development\u2019s senior population. Building amenities also include a lounge, community room, exercise room, and computer room. The building features a dedicated office space and separate meeting area for Soldier On, the supportive service provider to Monarch Commons\u2019 veteran population.<\/p>\n