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City approves resolution for housing project The City of Anderson approved a resolution that could mean the construction of 33 new affordable housing units. On July 5, the City Council authorized the submission of an application to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). If the application is approved, it could mean $5.1 million for the City of Anderson to use toward affordable housing. LINC Housing has proposed to build the development on Diamond Street and Cory Lane. The city would allocate up to $5 million dollars for construction which would be re-paid to the city in future years. “As part of our application,” said Sidhartha Paul, Director of Acquisitions for LINC Housing, “we promise a certain level of services.” The proposed project will have one, 16 two-bedroom unit and one, 16 three-bedroom unit, plus one manager’s unit. Residents with incomes ranging from 30 to 60 percent of Anderson’s median income will be eligible to live in the new development. LINC Housing’s web site claims, “Our communities are known for excellent design, outstanding management, and life-enhancing services.” Those life-enhancing services could include: After-School Programs, Health and Well-being, Financial Counseling Services and Volunteer Resource Management. “We are not an absentee owner,” said Paul. According to the Project Summary submitted to the city council, “Diamond Court Apartments” would feature a “tot lot” and play equipment for children, a swimming pool with spa and a large community space where resident services programs and other residential events would take place. The city council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.
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