PHOENIX, Ore. – An $8 million affordable housing development in Phoenix that aims to replace housing lost in the 2020 Almeda Fire is on the fast track to completion. The Phoenix Commons will contain 40 single-bedroom units for adults aged 55 and older and people with disabilities. 11 units will be prioritized for those with incomes below 50% AMI (area median income). The remainder of the units will be available to those earning at or below 60% AMI.
The site was previously home to an assisted living facility that burned in the 2020 Almeda Fire. Age+, a nonprofit that recently created two similar developments in Talent, will be spearheading the process with a $7.8 million grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services.
Age+ CEO Stephanie Hooper says this housing will fill a critical gap in the local market.
“There were a higher percentage of older adults that were affected by the Almeda fire… There’s also a tremendous lack of accessible housing that is also affordable, so adding to this stock is filling a big need.”
Age+ is working with Blazer Modular Construction to bring the rental units to life. The modular style will reduce per-unit costs and allow for quick production.
Kendra Cox of Blazer Modular Construction says they collaborated with Age+ to integrate age-friendly and community-centered design principles in the planning process. “The units are built to be not only accessible, but visitable… The kitchens and bathrooms are designed for the people that Age+ is serving, so that they can easily navigate the spaces, get to their dishes, cook in the kitchen,” said Cox.
Age+ still needs to raise around $300,000 to $400,000 to complete the development. Hooper says Age+ has multiple options for where to find the rest of the funding, including community donations, grants, and potential funding from the state.
The development will be complete in an estimated 12 to 18 months.
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