(above) Accessible Units Open Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities at Station Square Thanks to Partnership with Borough, Developer and The Arc of Union County.
Construction Underway at Station Square Fanwood
Submitted by Ellen de Havilland
The Arc of Union County is excited to share the newest developments opening up in Fanwood, New Jersey in the summer of 2019, with special thanks to a partnership between the Borough of Fanwood, Landmark Companies & The Arc of Union County.
Construction has been underway at Station Square Fanwood, formerly the “Dean Oil site”, of two beautiful units that will provide accessible residential housing opportunities to individuals experiencing ambulation challenges. These new apartments will have 24-hour staff support services available 365 days a year, to safely accommodate and enhance community integration to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The new complex has been developed by Landmark Companies with these fully accessible units at affordable rates, as part of the Borough’s court approved Affordable Housing Plan. Station Square is just a piece of the new Downtown Redevelopment plan, and The Arc of Union County is proud to be part of the plan that expands opportunities for people with disabilities.
Isabella Nyabeta, Assistant Director of Residential Programs at The Arc of Union County, shared that
“The Arc’s residential team works tirelessly to ensure quality of life for individuals served by encouraging them to participate in community activities and supporting them with learning different skills. These new homes provide a sense of independence and self-worth to the residents, while offering opportunities to integrate into the community setting. Residents establish connections with neighbors, they have a space close by to go shopping, visit the bank and participate in recreational opportunities.”
This year The Arc of Union County is celebrating 70 years of providing services to individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc purchased their first group home in 1983 and currently operates 21 group homes and 2 supervised apartments, and has 4 new developments in the works, providing supportive housing for 100 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Support for the development and furnishings for the new residential units in Fanwood and Westfield have been graciously supported by the Westfield Foundation, The Hyde & Watson Foundation, Union Foundation, E.J. Grassman Trust and The Division of Developmental Disabilities.
