Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico and Thomas Development Co. break ground on La Serena Apartments, a new affordable senior living community in Albuquerque
- Housing New Mexico
- May 20, 2024
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Housing New Mexico
May 20, 2024
Albuquerque, N.M. – Today the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico and Thomas Development Co. announced the groundbreaking for a new affordable housing community, La Serena Apartments. The multifamily senior housing development will create affordable rental options by leasing based on income limits versus market rate, thanks to financial resources from Housing NM, Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and CREA.
“It has been reported that we are experiencing a pronounced shift towards aging, and that Bernalillo County’s older adults will make up over 40% of the county’s population by 2030,” said Laura Chavez, Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico President/CEO. “It’s important that the residents of La Serena have access to services that are uniquely tailored for seniors and aging adults. Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico will provide La Serena’s on-site programming to support the needs of seniors through the delivery of individualized and community-based services. SHCNM’s team partners with different senior programs locally (and statewide) that support health and wellbeing for the residents and the community overall.”
Thomas Development has been building versions of the La Serena Senior Apartment Community for over 20 years. Each new development leverages on good decisions made in the past and tailors each development to its specific market.
“Our overarching goal in developing senior affordable housing is to create an atmosphere of community and hominess as our experience shows that many of our residents have never lived in an apartment,” said Thomas C. Mannschreck, Thomas Development Co. President. “Our senior communities are more than just the four walls of the apartment. Rather they include wide central hallways with continuous handrails and elevators; a host of community spaces including a large living room, meeting area with a kitchen, business center, library, exercise room, craft room, a meeting room for family gatherings, community groups or space for the plethora of social services Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico will provide.”
Outside amenities include raised gardens which are wheelchair accessible, a dog run, a large patio with outdoor furniture and barbecues.
The wow factor of La Serena is the 4th-floor deck solarium designed for all weather enjoyment, gazing out to the east and the sun rising over the Sandia mountains. La Serena Apartments are located in the West Mesa neighborhood of Albuquerque, near Coors Boulevard and Los Volcanes. The 100-unit development will include a four-story building with 60 one-bedroom apartments, 40 two-bedroom apartments, and management/support spaces. La Serena Apartments will also feature in-unit washers and dryers, multi-purpose rooms, a solarium, fitness spaces, a library and a dog park, as well as community meeting and dining spaces. Additionally, the development will include two separate garage buildings and a fenced perimeter with security gates...
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