Proctor Place, the recently-renovated elderly housing development we told you about last week ("Proctor Place restored; affordability extended") was written up in today's Rutland Herald newspaper.
VHFA Director of Multifamily Programs Sam Falzone is quoted in the piece.
VHFA submitted comments today to the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) on its Plan on Aging, a federally required five year plan regarding the state's elderly population. The state's draft plan is clear that the fastest growing population is frail elders who most likely need supportive services, and that Vermont's elders overwhelmingly prefer to live independently. What is not clear in the draft is an identification of resources directed toward community based services and housing to respond to this growing demand.
Burlington's Wharf Lane Apartments was the subject of an article in this week's Seven Days newspaper.
VHFA Executive Director Sarah Carpenter spoke with writer Shay Totten about the 37-unit project that might lose its affordability status if the owner sells to the private market.
"We’re committed to make this work because this is too important a housing resource to lose," Sarah says in the piece.
Wharf Lane is home to 44 people — many elderly or disabled.
Wells Fargo has joined the list of sponsors of the 2010 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference coming Nov. 18.
The company became a "platinum" sponsor of the event, the highest level of sponsorship.
There are three other platinum sponsors, so far:
Thanks also to Opportunities Credit Union, which has also joined the ranks of sponsors.