Crews behind LGBT senior home break ground in Boystown
Mon. June 3, 2013 11:50 AM
modesto “tico” valle, ceo of center on halsted
Chicago, IL -
Heartland Housing and Center on Halsted today joined with Lake View residents and elected officials to break ground on the region's first LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing development.
"Seniors should not have to give up their friends and way of life because they've been priced out of the neighborhood," said Michael Goldberg, Executive Director of Heartland Housing. "Our city is stronger when everyone has a safe place to call home, regardless of their age or income level."
The 79-unit, $26 million development will preserve a portion of the historic 23rd district Town Hall police station while creating a new building with residential and commercial space. The units will be available to any senior in need of affordable housing, regardless of their sexual orientation.
"Lakeview has a proud history of breaking down barriers of prejudice and building up understanding and compassion. Today we continue that commitment to create a community where everyone is welcome, safe, and valued," said Modesto "Tico" Valle, CEO of Center on Halsted.
The early-morning groundbreaking event also served as an informal kick off to Gay Pride Month.
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(Article used with permission from lakeview.patch.com)
"Seniors should not have to give up their friends and way of life because they've been priced out of the neighborhood," said Michael Goldberg, Executive Director of Heartland Housing. "Our city is stronger when everyone has a safe place to call home, regardless of their age or income level."
The 79-unit, $26 million development will preserve a portion of the historic 23rd district Town Hall police station while creating a new building with residential and commercial space. The units will be available to any senior in need of affordable housing, regardless of their sexual orientation.
"Lakeview has a proud history of breaking down barriers of prejudice and building up understanding and compassion. Today we continue that commitment to create a community where everyone is welcome, safe, and valued," said Modesto "Tico" Valle, CEO of Center on Halsted.
The early-morning groundbreaking event also served as an informal kick off to Gay Pride Month.
Read more on Lakeview Patch
(Article used with permission from lakeview.patch.com)