Williams: Canterbury, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson and Windham set to receive funding to improve housing stock
HARTFORD, CT – August 1, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. announced today that five towns in the Quiet Corner’s 29th Senate District have been awarded U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Small Cities Grants for affordable and senior housing, economic development and other local revitalization projects.
The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program is administered by Connecticut’s Department of Housing.
“The Quiet Corner is a great place to live and raise a family and by offering quality, affordable and diverse rental and home ownership options, we can strengthen our communities and grow jobs is for our cities and towns,” said Senator Williams. “This investment and return of federal tax dollars is a perfect example of how the Connecticut can work with the federal government to make targeted investments in communities where it will have a significant impact.”
“The federal Small Cities program is an important resource for cities and towns that are undertaking important housing initiatives in their communities,” said Governor Dannel P. Malloy. “These municipalities are making much-needed improvements to existing housing, creating more affordable housing options, and improving the quality of life for every resident. I thank our federal partners and appreciate the work the leaders of these communities are doing.”
“This program, combined with our technical assistance to small towns, is a great example of the ongoing partnership between the federal government, the Department of Housing, and municipal leaders across our state,” said Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein. “The projects being undertaken with this funding are integral to achieving a Connecticut where affordable housing is accessible in strong, vibrant communities statewide.”
Small Cities Community Development Block Grants were awarded to:
- Canterbury—$400,000< br /> Canterbury will repair approximately 10 units of single family housing.
- Killingly—$750,000< br /> The Killingly Housing Authority will renovate approximately 80 units in the Maple Court Housing elderly housing complex. Improvements and ADA renovations will be made to kitchen and bathrooms and roofs will be replaced in 80 units.
- Putnam—$400,000< br /> Putnam will continue its housing rehabilitation program and plans to repair 10 units of low- and moderate-income housing.
- Thompson—$800,000< br /> Thompson was awarded a grant for renovations at the Gladys Green/Pineview Court Elderly Housing Complex, which has 70 units of elderly housing. Improvements include upgrading the fire alarm system, bathroom and kitchen reconstruction and upgrades in 26 units, and reconstruction of 3 units for full ADA compliance.
- Windham—$400,000< br /> The town will fund its housing rehabilitation program and rehabilitate approximately 10 units of low- and moderate-income units.
In total, 29 cities and towns share a total of $11,850,000 in funding.
Contact:
Adam Joseph
860-240-8641
