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A new lower-cost housing complex for seniors being built in downtown Tucson got a $22.6 million investment from CVS Health, officials announced Monday.
Gov. Katie Hobbs joined officials from CVS Health, as well as Dan Ranieri, president and CEO of La Frontera Center, to announce the construction of the new West Point II Apartments, near East Broadway and South Stone Avenue. It is the latest in a statewide push to create new, affordable, housing options for Arizonans.
“Housing is the thread that weaves through every aspect of our lives,” Hobbs said. “Whether it’s finding and keeping a job, staying healthy, or starting a family, having stable housing makes all the difference.”
Hobbs, who has a background in social work, said that the need for stable housing is even more pressing for seniors and those with disabilities, who make up a disproportionate share of the unhoused population.
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