Odyssey Family Housing
Odyssey Family HousingDenver, Colorado
| Owner: | Mercado + Associates, The Empowerment Program, Inc. |
| Program: | Multifamily Residential, Veterans Housing, Office Mixed-use |
| Area: | 36 dwelling units, 5,400 SF office, 32 parking spaces, historic renovation, roof garden |
The mixed use development provides a quality residential facility with supportive services, to at-risk, female veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life, through the restoration of the historic Elyria School, and through the construction of a new three story apartment development on the adjoining open lot.
The project consists of two components; a new 36 unit rental mid-rise, and an existing 6,000 SF former elementary school restored to provide program space for residents and community services.
The Empowerment Program, Inc., a 20 year old non-profit specializing in women’s issues, will own and operate the residential component. They will provide supportive services to the residents and manage the apartments through Pillar Properties, a third party professional property manager. The Empowerment Program currently owns and operates other supportive properties in Denver.
PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS:
Affordable Housing Finance Magazine: ‘A Critical Mission: Developing Veterans Housing’ 01.07.2015 Feature article by Donna Kimura
