Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the first residents as part of Phase 1 of Perry Homes in Buffalo. The governor giving the keys to Shavira Pittman now with three children, Pittman saying that she is grateful for Hochul’s caring for wanting to change.
“It’s every emotion you can think of.” Pittman said. “You want to laugh, cry, smile, just very joyful and grateful.”
Perry Homes I is the first phase of a multi-phase transformation plan and involves the redevelopment of an 18-acre portion of the existing public housing development site. Once complete, the new Perry Homes will include 405 high-quality apartments, all of which will be affordable to households with incomes at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income. Residents will be provided with free broad band internet service and Wi-Fi, along with access to green space and outdoor amenities such as four playgrounds. Each playground is designed to maximize play for children ages two through 12…