New senior affordable housing coming to Grand Rapids
“Its location along the Rapid bus routes is another key feature.
‘Just a stone’s throw from here, we have incredible medical facilities, state of the art. But also a bunch of amenities downtown that people love to be around,’ VerWys said.
The project is the latest in an effort to provide more affordable housing in a city where overall demand far outpaces the current inventory.
‘We celebrate that. That means we have a healthy and vibrant community,’ VerWys said. ‘But when there’s that much demand and limited supply, unfortunately people with limited incomes, often times older adults with limited incomes, find themselves pushed outside the community.’
VerWys says Tapestry Square is one more step in the effort to create more affordable housing, especially for older adults.
‘Admittedly, it feels like a drop in the bucket of the need. Fifty-six units is not 9,000. But it’s an important 56,’ VerWys said.’