“I am thrilled that HMFA provided the significant capital financing necessary to enable the development of this project. The project assists the Borough of Ramsey in meeting its affordable housing obligation, and the State and DHS to meet community housing needs for persons with disabilities under the Olmstead Plan, DDD’s plan for transitioning individuals with developmental disabilities out of developmental centers and into more independent living communities. Located adjacent to a commercial district on Route 17 in Ramsey, Airmount Woods is easily accessible to transportation, shopping, and community resources.

In addition to a charming exterior that is consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood, the site work at Airmount Woods features a brick patio with retaining walls and a retention basin to reduce stormwater runoff and prevent flooding and downstream erosion. New Horizons in Autism, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with autism and their families throughout New Jersey, will provide the supportive services. To accommodate residents with ASDs who are highly sensitive to different sensory experiences, particularly sound, construction of the buildings included sound-proof insulation, high-impact resistant drywall, tempered glass windows, fully tiled bathrooms, solid surface countertops and a number of green features. Residents have their own unit with a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, and share the common living and dining areas with other residents and staff.

Eight ADA-compliant units, four in each building, are reserved for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and one unit is set-aside for supervising staff. “Projects like these truly help individuals with special needs live successfully in communities throughout the state.”Īirmount Woods provides nine one-bedroom housing units in two identical two-story buildings that are connected by an outdoor patio. Constable, III, who also serves as Chairman of the HMFA. “Airmount Woods Supportive Housing will provide an affordable, durable, and safe living environment that is sensitive to the challenges young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders face,” said DCA Commissioner Richard E. Another $200,000 came from the Bergen County’s United Way and $350,000 from the Department of Human Services/DDD Capital Fund. The Borough of Ramsey provided $800,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Funds. The HMFA, an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), provided approximately $924,000 in construction and permanent financing through the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund (SNHTF). Constable, III and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony Marchetta today highlighted the grand opening of Airmount Woods Supportive Housing, an affordable permanent supportive rental housing project in Ramsey, Bergen County, for individuals referred by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. – New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E.

Supportive Housing Development Provides Affordable Housing Opportunities for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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