The City of Phoenix and its partners celebrated the start of construction on Helen Drake Village, a new affordable housing community that will bring 80 high-quality rental homes to Phoenix seniors. The project is uniquely located on City-owned land next to the existing Helen Drake Senior Center, creating the City’s first-ever combined senior housing and services campus.
“Helen Drake Village is a significant step forward in our commitment to provide Phoenix seniors access to affordable, high-quality housing with essential services,” Mayor Kate Gallego said. “By combining vibrant homes with direct access to programs and activities, we’re building a community where residents can enjoy a stable, connected community.”
“Helen Drake Village is going to change lives. It’s inspiring to see our City step up and invest in seniors who’ve given so much to this community,” District 5 Councilwoman Betty Guardado said. “Seeing this become a reality fills me with pride for Phoenix and excitement for what’s ahead.”
Helen Drake Village will feature 74 one-bedroom units and six two-bedroom units in a modern, three-story building, designed for adults 55 years old and older. Apartments will be available at prices that are affordable for seniors with incomes ranging from 30% to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The project is made possible through a partnership between the City of Phoenix, co-developer The Richman Group, Snell & Wilmer, Biltform Architects, Atwell Engineering, EOS Builders and the Arizona Department of Housing…