DHSC and Project Team celebrate ribbon cutting and dedication of The Mews at St. Mary

Thriven Design was happy to join Diocesan Housing Services Corporation (DHSC) and project partners CVS Health and The Walters Group on Thursday, May 21, for the ribbon-cutting and dedication of The Mews at St. Mary.

Thriven Design provided architectural, interior design and building engineering services for this new, residence for older adults constructed on the campus of Our Lady of Peace parish inWilliamstown, NJ.

“We are so excited to work with our many partners and Our Lady of Peace Parish to repurpose surplus church property to meet the affordable housing needs of older adults,” said Jamie Reynolds, DHSC executive director, at the event. “Blessed Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, ‘Love begins at home,’ and we remain mindful that, first and foremost, we are creating warm and safe spaces for our residents to call home.”

The Mews at St. Mary’s is composed of 75, one-bedroom apartments available to adults 62 and older with economic need. The apartments feature individual heating and air conditioning, energy efficient appliances and fixtures, quartz countertops and roll-in showers. Residents have access to a spacious multi-purpose room, outdoor patio, covered pavilion, laundry room on every floor, and ample tenant parking. Units are pre-wired for cable and internet, 5% are fully wheelchair accessible and the remaining apartments are adaptable to meet resident needs in the future.

The Mews at St. Mary features on-site property management, coordination of food and transportation access, and wellness services provided by VITALity Catholic Healthcare Servicesand Catholic Charities of South Jersey.

This new residence is located near supermarkets, dining, and shopping in a thriving suburban town, enabling the residents to remain connected with their community.

Thriven Design and Diocesan Housing Services Corporation have a shared history of creating housing that provides safe, quality affordable homes for older adults in New Jersey. Past projects together include Stonegate at St. Stephen’s, Phases II and II in Pennsauken.