Gainesville, Fla. – National CORE’s new Hawthorne Heights community will provide 86 high-quality affordable homes for seniors ages 62 and older, marking the organization’s first new development in the city of Gainesville.
On Oct. 21, city and community leaders gathered in East Gainesville to break ground on the development, which will bring affordable homes for seniors earning between 22% and 60% of the area median income to a neighborhood that has historically lacked access to housing and services.
“Hawthorne Heights will provide more of Gainesville’s older residents with safe, stable housing in a supportive environment,” Mayor Harvey Ward said. “Affordable homes for seniors mean that people who helped build this city can continue to live here with dignity, security and access to the services they need.”
The five-story community will include 74 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments, including five homes reserved for individuals with special needs. Each residence is thoughtfully designed with modern features, such as in-unit washer and dryer connections, stainless steel appliances and luxury vinyl tile flooring. Residents will also enjoy access to a community room, clubhouse, fitness center, business center, a covered terrace and two elevators.
Located on 2.9 acres less than three miles from downtown Gainesville, the property will place residents within easy reach of grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, libraries and public transportation. By helping seniors remain rooted in their community, Hawthorne Heights will reduce social isolation, promote health and well-being and advance the city’s goals of equity and inclusive growth.
“Hawthorne Heights is more than a building; it’s a commitment to seniors and to the future of Gainesville,” said Ariana Brendle, National CORE vice president of acquisitions. “For many older adults living on fixed incomes, this community represents safety, stability and the ability to age with dignity in a place they call home.”
Funding for Hawthorne Heights is being provided by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, the City of Gainesville, KeyBank and Red Stone Equity Partners.
“Hawthorne Heights is a great example of how the low-income housing tax credit program can be efficiently leveraged with state and local resources to deliver high quality sustainable housing for our vulnerable senior population,” said Matt Grosz, managing director, deputy chief investment officer for Red Stone Equity. “Red Stone Equity Partners is pleased to have had the opportunity to partner again with National CORE.”
The property will be managed by The CT Group, a firm with more than 30 years of proven experience in affordable and low-income housing management.
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