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Chamberlain Heights
Meriden, Connecticut Jonathan Rose Companies was selected by the Meriden Housing Authority to assist them in the redevelopment of Chamberlain Heights, an existing 124-unit public housing project. The 20-acre property, which is situated on a wooded and rolling site, consists of 36 residential buildings ranging in size from two- to four-bedroom flat and townhouse-style units. The property is well located in that it is both close to public transit and shopping in Meriden while also being surrounded on two sides by woodlands. Built in 1953, the existing structures remain in good condition and are constructed of masonry at the ground level and wood framing above. While the Housing Authority has invested in the buildings over the last several decades, the increasing challenge of maintaining aging buildings led the Housing Authority to seek a developer to help them execute a redevelopment plan to provide more substantial and long-term improvements to the property for the residents. The design and construction approach will be to renovate the units in phases, maximizing construction efficiencies while maintaining occupancy in as many of the units as possible. The goals for the renovation work include a re-design of the building facades, replacement of windows, electrical and mechanical systems, renovation of the interiors including bathrooms and kitchens and improvements to the landscaping. Green design principles will be incorporated into the rehabilitation, creating a better insulated building envelope, achieving greater energy efficiency, and using low-toxic materials. The project will be financed primarily through tax credits from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. - - - - Home \| Who We Are \| Projects \| News \| Resources © 2001 - 2007 Jonathan Rose Companies LLC Email us \| Contact Information		Firm Role Co-development Partner Project Description Redevelopment of existing public housing units with extensive renovation and refinancing Construction Type Wood frame Architect Paul Bailey Architects Development Profile 124 affordable rental units Total Development Cost $30 million Status Pre-development