It’s no secret that the cost of living continues to go up in the state of California, but what does that mean for our seniors. A groundbreaking event takes place to give seniors another option for affordable housing.
- Community members and public officials gather for the groundbreaking of 4th Street senior apartments.
- Speaking to a local senior, she says the importance of her home being close to the senior center as she hopes to move into the apartments when they open within 12 months.
- The apartment provides 500 sq. ft. 1 bedroom unit for low income or fixed income seniors.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
“Let’s hear for the fourth Street apartments!”
Nett Chatman tells me that as she is retiring an looking for an affordable place to live and the soon to be 4th street apartments give her options as she is looking for a place close to the senior center where she volunteers.
“It’s right next to the senior building and I come here all the time everyday for exercise cardio lunch and it would be perfect for a senior person like me”