The need is great: Affordable housing units underway in Ashland. |
You can see these units being built behind the Rogue Credit Union office on Ashland Street. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2022) |
More than just affordable housing…support services will also be provided here. |
“Program Description: Rogue Ridge Apartments will be a beautiful, brand new, apartment complex located at 1651 Ashland Street Ashland, OR 97520 (just behind Rogue Credit Union). Rogue Ridge will offer 28 total units, including 23 program-designated units offering affordable, Supportive Housing. The complex will have a resident manager on-site, as well as support services. Rogue Ridge will offer 23-studio, one 2-bedroom, and two 3-bedroom units for future tenants. There will also be 2-units (one 1-bedroom and a 2-bedroom) reserved for staff, including a Resident Manager who will live on-site and a Peer Support Specialist who will be available 7 days a week and provide 24/7 access to support. In addition, there will be an activity room/office located on the property where residents can receive supportive services, including but not limited to, case management, counseling, and skills training.” (from ColumbiaCare Services website) |
Scheduled completion date is Fall 2022. (photo by Peter Finkle, 2022) |
The City of Ashland made a large contribution to this project: “In 2018, the project received $300,000 from the City’s affordable housing trust fund to assist with land purchasing costs. Additionally, the City waived an additional $470,000 in permit fees to assist with the construction of the needed affordable housing.” (quote from the city website) |