Princeton Community Housing Breaks Ground On 25 Affordable Homes

Princeton NJ

18 October, 2021

3:07 PM

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PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Community House (PCH) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 25 affordable homes and neighborhood enhancements at Princeton Community Village. Local officials were present at the event that was held virtually for everyone on Friday. The new units will add to the 466 affordable rental apartments that PCH currently manages in Princeton. The community was built in 1975. The new three-story building will have a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households. The building will include a covered porch and a new neighborhood pavilion, including new walkways for easy access to the existing Ted Vial Clubhouse. Additional neighborhood enhancements include improvements to the Clubhouse, electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle racks, a package pickup center, underground stormwater management, and native landscaping including trees, shrubs, and rain garden plants. "The building is designed to meet or exceed Enterprise Green energy efficiency standards and includes all-electric heating/cooling and capacity for future installation of rooftop solar panels," PCH said. Funding for the new building and enhancements came through NJHMFA, Princeton, and PCH's ongoing capital campaign. Edward Truscelli, Executive Director, PCH said the organization's mission was to develop, manage, and advocate for affordable, safe, and well-maintained homes, giving all people the "opportunity to build more productive and fulfilling lives." "That mission aligns with Princeton's vision to be a welcoming and diverse community," Truscelli said. Mayor Mark Freda thanked PCH for their work in providing affordable housing while working alongside the Township's Affordable Housing Board. "Thank you Princeton Community Housing for collaborating with both towns in 1985 to get use of the property Elm Court is built on," Freda said. "Thank you for helping the town meet its need in the latest round of affordable housing obligations. The town was happy to agree in waiving many of the fees that the Town would normally charge to a developer for the units that are going to be built here." Freda pointed out that the PCH Board helps in giving a voice to many segments of the population and to "encourage the consideration of many different perspectives." PCH was founded in 1967 by a group of faith-based and community organizations to ensure a balance of housing opportunities for people of all income levels. Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email [email protected] Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news.