AFFORDABLE HOUSING

James Place
Address:
2420 W. Grand St
Springfield, MO 65802

Client: O’Reilly Development Company

Size: 35,422 SF

Stories: 1

Units: 40

Completion: 2016

Amenities:
Clubhouse
Library/Computer Room
Picnic Area
BBQ Grills
Raised Garden Beds

New Construction | 8 special needs units for handicapped/disabled, 32 family units
James Place is comprised of 40 units total which includes 8 one-bedroom special needs units for handicapped and disabled residents and 32 family units with a mix of 8 one-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom units. Each unit features a full size kitchen with a washer and dryer. The safe housing amenities in the special needs units include handicapped accessible kitchen counters and table with sliding pantry/closet doors, open bathroom layout with roll-in showers, and wide doorways. The community provides a clubhouse with service coordinator offices, library/computer room, kitchenette and a gathering area for activities.

Outside gathering areas include raised planting and garden beds with BBQ grills next to the clubhouse all with handicap accessible sidewalks and paths to and around the community. Creating an opportunity to bring nature and all residents together for gardening projects is a featured outdoor amenity enjoyed by all residents.

James Place Apartments successfully utilized ‘green’ techniques, products and materials as exhibited by the NAHB National Green Building Standards system to create healthy, responsible and affordable housing.