The MeadowsWHY WE DID IT

• Shortage of Accessible, Affordable Housing in

Aroostook CountyAroostook County

• Aging Population (Increasing 13% over the next 3 years)

• Local Community Support

• Maine Housing Support (Tax Credit Program)

The MeadowsLIHTC Fort Fairfield, Maine - Opened 1 October 2013

• A “55 or older" Affordable Housing Project (Must meet Age &

Income Eligibility, 60% Area Median Income)

• 20 - 1 BR and 5 - 2 BR Apartments

• 14 out of 25 Units fully ADA compliant , 11 units convertible• 14 out of 25 Units fully ADA compliant , 11 units convertible

• Resident Services Coordinator on site weekly 6-8 Hours

• Flat Top ADA Stoves, 16 Cu Ft Refrigerators

• Community Room, Front Load Laundromat,

• Elevator, Covered Entry, Security Access

• Beautiful Views, Walking Path, Picnic Pavilion, and Gardens

• Wood Pellet Boilers for Heat and Propane for DHW

• Located Adjacent to Health Clinic

The MeadowsHeating Plant

• Dual Maine Energy System Wood Pellet Boilers

– 1st Year Heating Cost - $8500 includes 6 ton on site

– Locally Manufactured - Northeast Pellets– Locally Manufactured - Northeast Pellets

– Low Ash Content – 30 Gal for 30 ton Burned

• Viessmann Propane Boiler for DHW & Heating

Backup.

– 1st Year DHW Heating Cost - $9700

• Total Heating - $18,200 - $726 per unit (Equivalent to 220 gal - #2)

Ribbon Cutting CeremonyOctober 26, 2013:

Senator Collins Office Staff

Town of Fort Fairfield

Coastal Enterprises IncCoastal Enterprises Inc

TD Bank

Northern New England Housing Investment Fund

B.R. Smith Associates

Fort Fairfield Residential Development

Corporation & CIOP Inc Board of Directors

Housing Authority of Fort Fairfield Staff

Front Gardens and EntryRear Gardens and View to Canada

Pergola w/ADA Picnic Tables & Grills Designated Smoking Area Shed

Front Gardens and Entry Rear View of Building

ADA Flat Top

Ranges w/

Convection

Oven

EZ -Reach

Cabinets &

ADA

Refrigerator

ADA Kitchens w/ removable

cabinets front on sink

(15 minute change out)

Pull-out

drawers for

easy access

& Lazy-

Susan

Refrigerator

EZ Care Tile Floors 28 Oz Nylon Carpets (LR) Coat Closet ADA Height

100 Cu Ft Extra Storage Bedroom (Blinds incl.) Bedroom Closet

Bath tub with Transfer Seat (11) Linen Closet ADA Right Height Toilet

Sprinkler System (Wet/Dry)

Pellet Boilers use Local Pellets

Propane DHW System

Generator Back-up Power

Community Room

ADA Mailbox System

Dual color Carpet Energy Efficient Lighting

If we had it to do Again…

• Single story

• Multiple 4 Plex units or Row type units

• Private entrances

• Private patios

Use Centralized Wood Pellet heating plant• Use Centralized Wood Pellet heating plant

• Laundry Hookups

• Garages on site

• Smoke Free Campus

• Legal Process in the winter to allow for summer build