At a glance
Indiana will designate its 2016 Stellar Communities Aug. 18 at the state fair, and the City of Warsaw is one of three finalists vying for the honor in its category.

To inform the local community about the proposed projects the city has in mind as part of the Stellar Communities Program, and to gather input, Warsaw has created a Facebook page under “Warsaw + Winona Lake A Stellar Connection.”
Senior housing will be the ninth City of Warsaw Stellar Community project.

The city will assist a private developer in constructing a subsidized senior housing complex.

According to information from the city’s building and planning department, “National statistics show the population is aging, and locally we are experiencing a high demand for affordable senior housing in a community setting. This new private infill development would give seniors in the neighborhood a chance to stay where they are comfortable, in a home that accommodates their needs and desires. With this opportunity, Warsaw can stay vital by capitalizing on this growing market of community members.”

The goals are to:

• Provide diversity in housing choices with infill development.
• Build 60 to 65 affordable units, which complement the city’s goals.
• Translates to a $6.5 million private investment.
• Provides for healthy aging in place lifestyle.
• Increase vitality of the neighborhood with an increase in population.