FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2023
CONTACT: Lisa Patlis, (802) 861-3814
[Hinesburg, Vermont] – Cathedral Square and Evernorth are pleased to announce construction is underway on Kelley’s Field II, 24 new energy-efficient affordable apartments for adults 55 and older in Hinesburg.
Situated next to Kelley’s Field I, Kelley’s Field II is the second phase in the larger Kelley’s Field development project and will offer 24 energy-efficient apartments – 23 one-bedrooms and 1 two-bedroom apartment with a mix of affordable and market-rate rents.
“Investing in affordable housing isn’t just about bricks and mortar; it’s about creating homes where residents can thrive and feel part of a community,” said Cindy Reid, Cathedral Square’s Director of Real Estate Development. “Everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.”
Amenities at Kelley’s Field II include a lounge, community room with kitchen, telehealth room, activity room, pavilion, garden beds, and a walking loop. All apartments are designed with ADA accessibility in mind. Kelley’s Field II offers SASH® (Support and Services at Home), which includes an onsite care coordinator and part-time wellness nurse, at no cost to residents.
Additionally, the building is being constructed to Efficiency Vermont’s “High Performance” standard for energy efficiency, and rents include heat, air conditioning, electricity, hot water, and laundry.
Co-owners and co-developers Cathedral Square and Evernorth worked with Duncan Wisniewski Architects to design the building and J.A. Morrissey is the construction manager.
“The town of Hinesburg has been incredibly supportive of our efforts,” said Kathy Beyer, Evernorth’s Senior Vice President for Real Estate Development. “And the location of Kelley Field II in Hinesburg’s village center is also exceptional. We are thrilled to be building new homes in such a welcoming community.”
Over $11 million in funding was raised from federal, state, local and private sources to finance the total development costs. Vermont Housing & Conservation Board is providing over $4.7M in federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding. A significant piece of the funding came from the Low Income Housing Tax Credit allocated by the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, with Housing New England Fund V providing the tax credit equity. Vermont Housing Finance Agency also allocated $360,000 in VT State tax credits and is providing construction financing. Vermont State Housing Authority is providing rental assistance for eight of the apartments. Mascoma Bank is the permanent lender and is also the sponsor for the AHP funds. Other sources of funds were provided by the Vermont Community Development Program, the National Housing Trust Fund, FHLBB Affordable Housing Program, Efficiency Vermont, the Town of Hinesburg and many others.
Construction began in May 2023 and is expected to be complete by August 2024.
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Evernorth is a nonprofit organization serving the low and moderate income people of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont with affordable housing and community investments. Evernorth has raised and deployed over $1B in equity capital for affordable housing and built more than 15,000 affordable homes and apartments for low and moderate income people across northern New England. Learn more at www.evernorthUS.org.
Cathedral Square is a national leader in the creation of affordable, service-enriched housing communities for older adults and people with diverse needs. Cathedral Square operates 24 independent-living communities, two assisted-living residences (one devoted to memory care), and four communities for specific populations in collaboration with nonprofit partners in Vermont. They also provide technical assistance to other housing providers and administer their nationally recognized SASH® (Support and Services at Home) program statewide. Cathedral Square homes are well-maintained and consistently earn top scores from federal housing inspectors. They also meet or exceed standards for accessibility, environmentally sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, and amenities. Learn more at https://cathedralsquare.org/
