At the annual Indiana Housing Conference this fall, IHCDA and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch presented the Excellence in Affordable Housing Awards recognizing four outstanding affordable housing developments which were funded in part with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Awards and placed in service between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024.
Congratulations to Claire Gardens, winning the award in the Rural Category! The Rural Category recognizes a property located within the corporate limits of a city or town with a population of less than 15,000, or located in an unincorporated area of a county that is located beyond two miles of the municipality’s jurisdiction.
Claire Gardens, developed by Keller Development, made use of a vacant and deteriorating former car dealership in the City of LaGrange. The town agreed it was an ideal location for senior housing with its proximity to downtown amenities such as groceries, services and employment opportunities.
Residents at Claire Gardens benefit from partnerships that will extend services to the development. Brightpoint will provide financial literacy training, benefits enrollment, utility assistance and healthcare navigation. The LaGrange County Council on Aging will provide transportation for point-to-point access to other service providers in the county. New Generation Management, Inc. will train a tenant investment coordinator dedicated to Claire Gardens residents and provide computer and technology training, establish a residents’ council and facilitate an array of other providers to meet the changing needs of residents over time.
