Building Better Lives in Greenwich

Building Better Lives in Greenwich: The Groundbreaking of Armstrong Court Phase 1

Saturday, May 18, 2018, 10:00 am, 1 Armstrong Court, Greenwich, CT

Open to the public, the Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich is proud to be breaking ground to begin a phased development at Armstrong Court. The overall project will result in the new construction of 18 townhomes on an undeveloped portion of the property site and the gut rehabilitation of the 6 existing buildings containing 144 units. Current one bedroom units will be combined with 2 bedroom units to produce more three-bedroom, two bathroom units, which are in greater demand for families. The existing buildings at Armstrong Court were originally constructed in 1951. With the addition of 18 new units in this first phase, the total redevelopment will result in 150 units, an increase of 6 units.

This first phase of the overall Armstrong Court redevelopment is the new construction of 18 townhouse units (see photo) contained in 6 buildings on the Armstrong Court site. The new unit mix will be 6 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units, with 1 ½ bathrooms in each. These initial 18 units will serve as replacement housing and will help to ease the relocation and rehabilitation logistics of the second phase. Phase 2 will include the gut rehabilitation of Buildings #1, 3 and 6. The new townhouse units will be constructed under Energy Star standards. All appliances will be Energy Star Rated and the combined energy efficiency features will produce energy rebates and lower operation cost, according to Eversource.

The Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich, the current owner of the property, is the developer of the new construction. Charles E. McDonald is the architect with A. Vitti Excavators as General Contractor. HATG will continue to serve as Property Manager, as it has considerable experience in managing affordable housing.

This HATG project serves moderate income households and is conveniently near public transportation. When completed, it will vastly improve quality of life for so many Greenwich residents. Upgrades in affordable housing instills pride of place and residents tend to take better care of their homes, have better stability and health, and children can perform better in school. Adding to a better life for all people in Greenwich, the Town has also invested in the Greenwich Pool and a rejuvenation of Byram Park, which is nearby. Through Family Centers, the Armstrong Court Preschool offers School Readiness classes for income-eligible families with children ages 3-5 years. The preschool also houses the Greenwich Head Start Program, both are sponsored by HATG.

As the Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich improves and expands, their mission now is more broadly defined than the conventional notion of brick and mortar as the primary focus. They eagerly encourage a sense of community, purpose, and personal growth, helping residents to shape their lives productively. Working in unique collaborative partnerships that tap a multitude of resources available within the Greenwich community and from state and federal organizations, the Housing Authority has implemented a broad-based group of support services to strengthen family life, foster stable home environments, drug free living, independence and self-sufficiency. Many of these initiatives are through the auspices of local agencies and organizations, helping to make Greenwich a thriving community for everyone.

There are 837 units in 15 properties under the HATG, including home-ownership condominiums, scattered-site housing, various developments and Parsonage Cottage. The Housing Authority also administers 343 families through the Section 8 Program. Total residents served through all programs is 2,574. Through resident associations and with the help of professional staff and outside support agencies (e.g., CCI, Family Centers, Department of Social Services, Commission on Aging) residents are encouraged to learn, earn, manage and improve their lives.

“We are committed to provide the opportunity to live in quality, affordable housing through fiscally responsible asset management of our resources. By developing partnerships with our residents and the larger community, we will support the improvement of their quality of life.”

RSVP: Lisette at LContreras@greenwichhousing.org

For More Information please call Greenwich Housing Authority

(203) 869-1138