NJEDA approves 107 affordable senior housing units in Trenton
The NJEDA approved an Aspire Program award to build 107 senior housing units in Trenton.
The short version
- The four-story project on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard will serve seniors aged 62 and older.
- It includes 10,000 square feet of commercial space and a daycare facility.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority, a state agency that drives economic growth and development, approved an Aspire Program award to support a new senior housing project in Trenton. The development, known as THA Senior, will create 107 affordable rental units for older adults.
The project is also supported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the federal agency that oversees housing and urban development, through its Choice Neighborhood Implementation Plan. According to the NJEDA, the four-story mixed-use building will rise on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, just under a mile from the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center.
The property will feature 107 affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 62 and older, plus a two-bedroom superintendent unit. Beyond housing, the development brings roughly 10,000 square feet of commercial space for community groups, including 7,400 square feet dedicated to a daycare facility.
Residents and neighbors will also find programs for workforce development, senior services, education, and financial empowerment on site. "This development will provide older residents with stable, affordable housing, while empowering local families and businesses," said Evan Weiss, the chief executive officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and Mercer County Executive Dan Benson both praised the partnership for bringing vital resources directly into the North Ward. For local families planning for aging relatives or tracking regional housing developments, this state-backed investment marks a major shift in the capital city's landscape. Even city halls need a good blueprint.
