Buffalo breaks ground on senior housing project

  • 2019-11-06
Construction began recently on a healthcare and senior housing project on Buffalo's East Side.

The Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers started work on Westminster Commons, a project costing $22.8 million that will offer both affordable housing and supportive homes for adults age 55 and above. In addition, the Westminster Settlement House, which dates back to 1893, will be converted into a service facility to be used both by commons' residents and members of the community.

The Commons will be a four-story building being constructed from the ground up on Monroe Street. It will have 84 units available, some designated for those earning the same as, or below, 60 percent of the median income for the area. Forty of the units are reserved for those who have a history of mental health issues. They will receive support onsite.

The former Westminster Settlement House will offer physical rehabilitative services, a pharmacy, a medical clinic, and a certified day care program for seniors, as well as office spaces. The two buildings, the old and the new, will be connected via an interior link, which will make it simpler for residents to reach the services they need. Brochure printing can be used to create material showing the amenities of projects like this.

Ricardo Herrera, the CEO of the Buffalo Federation, said the organization wanted to create a true walkable community offering modern, quality housing, where seniors would be able to access both medical care if necessary, and enriching activities.