1. DAVE WRIGHT APARTMENTS
Submitted by: Allegheny County Residential Finance Authority
Project Overview:
42-unit apartment building. 34 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom.
Half of the units will be have a preference for marketing units to persons on the autism spectrum who are able to live independently.
All units restricted to tenants with incomes below 60% Area Median Income
Points of Interest:
One of the first projects that mixes autistic and non-autistic adults
The building is designed to help residents with autism improve their social skills by providing communal spaces that encourage social contact among residents
Goals and Benefits
A rare affordable housing opportunity within a prosperous, suburban community
Cost-saving sustainable systems
Ground-breaking employment opportunities
Supports tailored to adults with autism
Market-rate design that transforms a currently underutilized property into multiple gardens
Finishes and systems throughout designed to deliver a calming sensory experience for both disabled and typical residents.
Project Team:
Developer: ACTION-Housing, Inc. and Autism Housing Development Co.
Funding Sources:
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits awarded by PHFA
HOME funds awarded by Allegheny County, through their Economic Development Department and Residential Finance Authority
Architect: RSH Architects
General Contractor: Repal Construction
Real-Estate Development Consultant: Diamond and Associates
Supportive Services Provider: NHS Human Services