Griswold, CT – Viking Construction of Bridgeport joined members of the American Legion Veterans Housing, Inc to commemorate the completion of a new housing project for homeless veterans, located in the Jewitt City section of Griswold.
Viking served as general contractor for the $4.5 million project which consisted of renovating a three-story brick building, and building a new addition to create a 25,000sf housing structure. Two existing homes behind the original building were demolished to clear space for the new addition.
The new housing project includes 18 one-bedroom apartments designed for homeless men and women who have served our country in various branches of the military. Each fully equipped apartment is approximately 600sf and is handicapped accessible. Two first-floor apartments are handicapped-specific, incorporating roll-in showers and other amenities.
The building also features an energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling system, handicapped-accessible elevators, a first-floor common room (with kitchen), and basement with an exercise and laundry rooms. There is a dedicated area for counseling and other types of social services.
This project, which took 17 months to complete, is now being used as a prototype for rural housing for homeless veterans across the nation. The project was designed by Lindsay Liebig Roche Architects, Inc. (LLR) of New London,
The 18 residents of the new home, who were selected by the Department of Veterans Affairs, began moving into the facility in June.
Vet’s Housing Project Completed – Viking GM – Designed by LLR
Griswold, CT – Viking Construction of Bridgeport joined members of the American Legion Veterans Housing, Inc to commemorate the completion of a new housing project for homeless veterans, located in the Jewitt City section of Griswold.