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WE HAVE A VACANCY IN OUR ELDER COTTAGE PROGRAM!  To find out more about the program, eligibility, or how to apply, click here.

 

Conifer Village at Ithaca Groundbreaking celebrates 72 new affordable apartments for seniors.

Conifer Realty, LLC and Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Linderman Creek Apartments on June 21^st to officially kick off the construction of Conifer Village at Ithaca , a 72-unit affordable complex for seniors.  On this beautiful summer day, Carol Oster and John Spence were joined by Dan Buyer, Regional Director for the NY State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and Cathy Valentino, Town of Ithaca Supervisor, in offering their enthusiasm for the much needed new project.  The East Hill of Ithaca provided the perfect backdrop for the ceremonial "first shovels of dirt" to be taken from the site (see right).  Afterward, the gathering of about 30 people were able to tour finished units at Linderman Creek and enjoy refreshments in the Linderman Creek community room.

Conifer Village at Ithaca will provide 54 one-bedroom and 18 two-bedroom apartments for families with heads of household age 55 and above.  The complex is being designed with amenities in mind for seniors, and a very important feature to many seniors in our area – affordable rents.

The Project is currently under construction and move-ins are anticipated to begin in April 2008.  Interested persons should contact Monica Pritchard, Property Manager at (607) 269-1000 or www.lindermancreekapartments.com.

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The Better Housing --> Better Communities Initiative outcomes report is now available.  Read more about the Initiative, or view the Initiative's Report on Outcomes.  (Note:  Attachments not included with the online report.  If you'd like us to email or send you the attachments, please contact us)

  

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Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc. 950 Danby Road Suite 102 Ithaca, New York 14850

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