Woodward Lofts is slated to be constructed at 1001 N. 18th St.
The housing stock for seniors in Harrisburg may soon grow, as a developer has received the green light on a building project.
Harrisburg City Council on Tuesday approved the construction of a four-story affordable housing apartment for seniors at 1001 N. 18th St., a vacant lot that once housed Woodward Elementary School.
“Woodward Lofts,” a plan by Harrisburg-based Latino Connection Foundation, will offer 48 one- and two-bedroom apartment units, a community room, a dog park and 47 off-street parking spaces.
The project initially received pushback from neighbors who were concerned that the housing would increase traffic in the area, cause parking and safety issues, and potentially decrease neighbors’ property values.
However, Dr. Amber Borreli, interim executive director of Latino Connection Foundation, said that she has met repeatedly with residents to address their concerns and even make changes to the initial plan proposal. Originally, Latino Connection said it would build first-floor commercial space into the structure for possible use as a clinic, daycare and food bank. After speaking with residents, Borreli said they cut the commercial space from the project, to address traffic concerns.
Council unanimously approved the land development plan for the project, although council member Ralph Rodriguez was absent.
Borelli estimated that the project would break ground in October and take about 12 to 18 months to complete.
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