Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich

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Building Better Lives in Greenwich: Ribbon-Cutting for Armstrong Court Phase II Set for July 16

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The improvement project at Armstrong Court is about to hit another significant milestone. Greenwich Communities, formerly known as the Greenwich Housing Authority, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase 2 of the Armstrong Court project at Building #6 on Saturday, July 16, at 10:30 am. Phase 2 is a $27 million project to renovate 42 housing units in Buildings #1, 3, and 6. The one and two-bedroom apartments have been renovated into three-bedroom units with new kitchens and appliances and other improvements. During Phase 1, 18 new townhouses were built. 

“These buildings are transformative steps in furthering our vision for quality, affordable housing in Greenwich,” said Greenwich Communities Executive Director Anthony Johnson. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Greenwich Communities, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich

P&Z Watch: Pre-Application Submitted for “Vinci Gardens,” 52 Elderly Apartments in 4 Story, 50,000 sq ft Building in Byram

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Greenwich’s housing authority’s pre application to P&Z proposes 52 units, all one bedroom, of senior independent living apartments called “Vinci Gardens.” Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Anthony Johnson, Byram School, Greenwich Communities, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, memorial grove

New Kitchens, Renovations at Wilbur Peck are Just in Time for the Holidays

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Residents at Wilbur Peck can cook their holiday meals in refurbished kitchens with stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry plus a microwave with ventilation, which did not previously exist in any of their kitchens. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Health, Real Estate, Anthony Johnson, Greenwich Communities, HATG, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, Wilbur Peck

Round Hill Selectmen Candidates Debate Flashpoints: Financing Capital Projects, Partisanship, P3s, Public Housing

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Questions came from the Northwest Greenwich Association, the Northeast Greenwich Association and the Round Hill Association, as well as from the audience. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, 8-30g, affordable housing, Allen Williams, Fred Camillo, Historic Overlay, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, Inland-Wetlands and Watercourses Agency

Selectmen, Housing Authority Seek Feedback from Milbrook, Quarry Knoll Residents on Redevelopment Proposal

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At Quarry Knoll, located off East Elm Street in downtown, the HATG seeks to demolish 50 cottages and replace them with five multistory buildings for a total of 175 to 225 units, including market rate units. The Board of Selectmen have yet to hear from residents of Milbrook or even from the residents inside Quarry Knoll. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Business, Government, Real Estate, Chris Lagano, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, Milbank Ridge, Milbrook Association, Overlook Drive

Housing Authority Grilled Over Proposed 4-Story, 51 Unit Building for Seniors 55+ at Armstrong Court

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Selectman Sandy Litvack questioned the Housing Authority why they want to enter the market rate rental business. Their proposed 4 story building will have 51 units of which 90% will be market rate. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, 8-30g, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Dawn Fortunato, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, John Toner

HATG To Present Checks Totaling $67,800 to Two Greenwich Family Self Sufficiency Recipients

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There are nearly 761 units in 15 properties under the HATG, including home-ownership condominiums, scattered-site housing, various developments and Parsonage Cottage. The Housing Authority also administers 317 families through the Section 8 Program. Total residents served through all programs is 2,574. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Around Town, Government, HATG, Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich