Construction began Tuesday on new affordable housing for refugees, the homeless and low-income Utahns in East Millcreek, fulfilling a long-held community goal of providing more living space for newcomers. Nearly one-third of the 136 units at Bud Bailey Apartments will be designated for refugees. They will likely inhabit many of the larger apartments, which are often difficult to find in Salt Lake Valley.
The complex, slated to be completed by the end of 2012, will also include 10 apartments for homeless youth and 5 apartments for homeless families. The rest of the approximately 207,000 square foot, green complex, which will draw a large amount of its power from solar panels, will be available for any low-income population. Phase one of the project, 59 units and a community center, will be completed by Dec. 31, 2011. Funding for the $23 million complex will come from federal stimulus dollars, low-income tax credits and Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund money. Salt Lake Tribune
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