Congressman Andrews Announces the Opening of New Senior Housing in Lawnside

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 4, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Andrews HADDON HEIGHTS, N.J. – Tuesday, Congressman Andrews announced that the Lawnside Senior Meadows senior citizen housing complex, a project that created over 200 construction jobs, is now open and accepting tenants. With the assistance and support of Congressman Andrews, the Lawnside Senior Meadows project was able to secure over $9 million in federal affordable housing tax credits that were critically needed to help finance the development.

Lawnside Senior Meadows consists of 40 one-bedroom apartments for senior citizens, outfitted with energy-efficient appliances, in both a new building and in the former historic Lawnside Elementary School which was newly renovated in order to allow for senior housing. Eight of the residences are designated for disabled senior citizens and five are reserved for homeless seniors with special needs. In addition, residents have an onsite exercise room and laundry room to share, as well as rooms dedicated for crafts and a computer lab. The Center for Family Services will provide support for different social services ranging from promoting general health to assisting seniors with special needs. Lawnside Senior Meadows is easily accessible by public transportation, making the property convenient for senior citizens who can no longer drive.

“This project created over 200 jobs building something that will make a huge difference in the lives of so many seniors and their families,” said Congressman Andrews. “I’m glad we were able to play a small part in making this beautiful place a reality so that our local senior citizens have access to quality housing that is not only affordable, but built to provide the amenities and services that these new residents require.”

Congressman Andrews has been a strong supporter of construction projects, like Lawnside Senior Meadows, that create quality jobs and provide affordable housing for South Jersey’s senior citizens. As the senior population in South Jersey grows, Congressman Andrews will continue the fight in Washington to make sure there is adequate funding for projects like Lawnside Senior Meadows to keep our seniors healthy, happy and safe.