Groundbreaking held for affordable housing project for Orange County seniors

Orlando begins affordable housing project for seniors

A groundbreaking ceremony was held this afternoon for the Grand East Village, a new affordable housing development aimed at seniors in Orange County.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A groundbreaking ceremony was held this afternoon for the Grand East Village, a new affordable housing development aimed at seniors in Orange County.

The $30 million project will provide 92 units of low-income housing for older adults, addressing a growing need for affordable options in the region.

Experts note that seniors are especially vulnerable to homelessness, with many living on fixed incomes.

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"It's unfortunate that many of our seniors are facing having to go back to work to afford rent and facing homelessness," said Commissioner Bakari F. Burns, representing District 6 of the City of Orlando. "Here in Central Florida, there was a 24% increase in the number of seniors facing homelessness."

The Grand East Village will feature amenities such as a pickleball court, a community garden, and a fitness center. Rent for the new units will start as low as $597 per month, offering a much-needed affordable housing option for seniors in the area.

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