SWIDA Breaks Ground on $10.9M Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Swansea, Illinois

SWANSEA, ILL. — Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (SWIDA), in partnership with Bywater Development Group and Bi-State Development, has broken ground on Metro Landing of Swansea near St. Louis. The $10.9 million transit-oriented development will feature 62 affordable seniors housing apartment units adjacent to the Swansea MetroLink Station. St. Louis-based Altman Charter is serving as general contractor for the project, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2019.  Chicago-based Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects is the architect. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) provided the majority of project financing, with additional construction financing provided by PNC Bank. Additional support comes from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Ameren, along with the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department.