{"id":87477,"date":"2018-01-08T12:29:28","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T18:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=87477"},"modified":"2024-02-29T09:53:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:53:55","slug":"regional-leaders-break-ground-for-senior-apartments-at-swansea-metrolink-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/regional-leaders-break-ground-for-senior-apartments-at-swansea-metrolink-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional Leaders Break Ground for Senior Apartments at Swansea MetroLink Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8715.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-87480\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-87480 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8715.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2592\" height=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8715.jpg 2592w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8715-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8715-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/IMG_8715-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (SWIDA), in partnership with Bywater Development Group and Bi-State Development, joined with federal, state and local elected officials and other stakeholders and guests today to mark the official start of construction on Metro Landing of Swansea. The $10.9 million, transit-oriented development (TOD) will bring senior apartment living adjacent to the Swansea MetroLink Station in Swansea, Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>SWIDA and Bywater, which are jointly developing the project, secured the majority of the financing from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), with additional construction financing provided by PNC Bank. Additional support comes from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Ameren, along with the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department.<\/p>\n<p>Metro Landing of Swansea will feature a three-story building with 62 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for older adults seeking an independent lifestyle. Located next to the Swansea MetroLink Station, residents will have car-free transportation options via MetroLink and MetroBus to conveniently access restaurants, retail, entertainment venues, recreational locations, employment centers, and medical facilities throughout the bi-state region. The Swansea Station is located on the MetroBikeLink trail, so residents will also be able to utilize the trail for exercise and recreation.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the groundbreaking event, SWIDA Chairman James Nations commented, \u201cYou\u2019ll hear the word partner a lot today, as this project required the collaboration and support of a number of entities, including not just our development and financing partners, but also St. Clair County Transit District and the Village of Swansea. Metro Landing of Swansea is truly an example of how public and private partnerships, coupled with broad community support, can lead to a significant community benefit. As the need for quality senior housing continues to grow, this project is an excellent way for SWIDA to contribute to the region\u2019s active senior housing choices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Metro Landing Groundbreaking Ceremony\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stlmetro\/albums\/72157691240958494\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4643\/38872081234_70fabb9047_b.jpg\" alt=\"Metro Landing Groundbreaking Ceremony\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanks to an exceptional team effort, this new development will be constructed next to the Swansea MetroLink Station, providing dependable transportation options and greater independence for older adults in this community,\u201d said John Nations, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bi-State Development, which operates Metro Transit, the public transportation system for the bi-state St. Louis region. \u201cAs the newest Metro transit-oriented development project to launch in our region, Metro Landing of Swansea is a testament to the positive benefits and value the Metro transit system brings to the entire bi-state region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mike Lundy, executive director of SWIDA, said, \u201cIt has been great working with Bi-State Development to move this development forward. We have all worked extremely hard to get to this milestone today and we look forward to delivering a terrific development for the Village of Swansea.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By utilizing undeveloped land at the Swansea MetroLink Station, this project will allow residents to take full advantage of the region\u2019s more than $2 billion investment in public transit. For older adults, this translates into reliable transportation options and greater independence, whether they are headed out of town or to work, the store, the movies, the doctor\u2019s office, or out to eat. In addition, transit-oriented development drives economic growth, and since 2011, more than $6.4 billion in commercial development has been completed or is currently under construction within a half-mile radius of MetroLink stations.<\/p>\n<p>Swansea Mayor Mike Leopold highlighted this broader impact he expects the project to have. \u201cThis development is already sparking inquiries from others who are expressing potential interest in developing additional projects in the vicinity,\u201d noted Leopold. \u201cWe fully anticipate that it will be a catalyst for further development around this MetroLink station, attracting new investment that will strengthen our community and enrich what we have to offer to existing and potential residents and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O1QXf6cSCRk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMetro Landing of Swansea will serve as a model for transit-oriented senior housing that creates both a positive impact on the community and an ideal living environment for its residents,\u201d said Aaron Burnett, president of Bywater Development Group. \u201cIt is reflective of a very strong and effective public\/private partnership and our organization is honored to be a part of this collective effort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a smart project that makes use of existing transit infrastructure and investment,\u201d said John Langa, Vice President of Economic Development for Bi-State Development. \u201cAdditional thanks also needs to go to the Federal Transit Administration for all of their help on this project.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), who played a key role in securing support from HUD for the project, was among those on hand to celebrate the official groundbreaking. \u201cThis transit-oriented development will help revitalize the community and provide high-quality, affordable housing that allows active seniors to live more independently,\u201d Senator Durbin said. \u201cI\u2019m glad to have helped secure federal support for this project and will continue fighting for investments that promote the health and well-being of Metro East communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>St. Louis-based Altman Charter is serving as general contractor on the project, which is scheduled for completion in spring of 2019.\u00a0 Chicago-based Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects is the architect.<\/p>\n<h3>Rendering<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Metro-Landing-Rendering-12-12-17.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-87478\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-magnific_type=\"image\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-87478 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Metro-Landing-Rendering-12-12-17-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Metro-Landing-Rendering-12-12-17-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Metro-Landing-Rendering-12-12-17-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Metro-Landing-Rendering-12-12-17-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (SWIDA), in partnership with Bywater Development Group and Bi-State Development, joined with federal, state and local elected officials and other stakeholders and guests today to mark the official start of construction on Metro Landing of Swansea. 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