Construction has commenced on a new supported housing initiative in Coventry that will deliver contemporary, energy-efficient residences for families who have experienced homelessness.
Citizen has teamed up with Markey Construction and Coventry City Council to deliver the new project on Faseman Avenue. Once finished, the development will replace Frank Walsh House, Citizen’s current temporary supported housing service for families in Hillfields.
The new build will consist of 50 dwellings, offering places for six more families than the 44 homes currently available at Frank Walsh House.
The project has been specifically designed to provide high-quality homes that better match family requirements while assisting them in reconstructing their lives.
Michael Park, Director of Sales and Programme Delivery at Citizen, stated that it was wonderful to see work start on this significant Coventry project.
He noted that when finished, the new Faseman House would provide warm, modern and energy-efficient homes for 50 families who have experienced homelessness.
He added that they understood how crucial it was for families to have a safe place to call home, and this project would provide accommodation far better suited to their requirements.
He mentioned that they were dedicated to investing in new homes, regeneration and renewal, which was why they were working with organisations such as Markey Construction and Coventry City Council on projects like this.
He expressed that they looked forward to watching the scheme develop over the coming months.
The new project is being built on the location of a former Coventry City Council community services centre in Faseman Avenue.
Alex Harwood, Business Development Director at Markey Construction, stated that they were thrilled to be working with Citizen on this scheme to deliver much-needed affordable housing in Coventry and thanked them for the excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and experience.
Coventry City Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Naeem Akhtar, stated that this project was significant because it offered improved standards of homes for families at a vulnerable point in their lives. He noted that the building work was progressing well and this was another positive step in helping the council find housing solutions for residents in the city.
Frank Walsh House will continue operating until the new development is finished, guaranteeing families still receive the support they require throughout the transition.