Durango, Colorado: A City Land Donation Paves the Way for In-Demand Affordable Senior Housing

March 30, 2023  

Durango, Colorado: A City Land Donation Paves the Way for In-Demand Affordable Senior Housing

HUD User publishes a series of case studies based on federal, state, and local strategies that increase affordable housing opportunities and support sustainable community development. The projects and community development efforts featured in these reports have demonstrated innovation through a multitude of partnerships and initiatives.

In 2020, Volunteers of America opened Miremonte Apartments, a 53-unit apartment building in Durango, Colorado. Miremonte consists of one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors who are at least 55 years of age and earn between 30 and 50 percent of the area median income. Made possible through a city land donation, Miremonte allows seniors to age in place with access to resources that include a medical complex within walking distance and a regional trail network connecting to parks and the downtown area. The project is located in the village-style neighborhood of Three Springs and serves as a catalyst for development and investment in the area.

Visit HUD User’s Case Studies page to learn more about affordable housing and to view other innovative community revitalization strategies.

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