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Christopher A. Smith Terrace
Pittsburgh, PA
Description
- 37-unit Senior Residence
- Common recreation spaces
- Supportive Services for the frail
- Connected to on-site Medical Center
- 24-hour Security
- Dining Program
- Free transportation
Developer
Pennrose Properties, Inc.
Ralph A. Falbo, Inc.
Architect
Lorenzi Dodds & Gunnill
Pittsburgh, PA
General Contractor
Yarborough Development, Inc.
McKeesport, PA
Management
Pennrose Management Company
The Challenge
In 1993, The Tuberculosis Hospital of Pittsburgh, also know as the Western Restoration Center, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built at the turn of the twentieth century in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, its six buildings served as a sanatorium before being abandoned. In 1993 Western Manor and in 1995 Milliones Manors were rehabilitated to provide 32 and 39 units of independent senior living respectively. Pennrose was chosen to complete the site's revitalization.
The Solution
Pennrose collaborated with Ralph A. Falbo, Inc. to create 37 senior units for the very frail in need of affordable housing. Sensitive to both the preservation of an historically significant property and the importance of a senior resident's need to remain as independent as possible, Pennrose delivered an innovative design that adapted the existing structure to meet the needs of the residents. The 37 affordable apartments are adjacent to common recreational spaces with commanding views of the Allegheny River beyond. There is a free shuttle service to nearby shopping and neighborhood conveniences. The spacious dining facilities with commercial kitchen offer residents an on-site meal program. A medical clinic is accessible through a glass skywalk.
This mixed finance HOPE VI project underscores the development team's expertise in historic preservation and the adaptive reuse of architecturally sound structures to provide affordable housing for senior citizens. Christopher A. Smith Terrace was available for occupancy in December 1998. Pennrose owns, manages, and maintains this property.
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