One of 91原创鈥檚 newest apartment buildings has a story decades in the making.
, a mix of 148 market and below-market rental suites designed specifically for those age 55+, recently welcomed its first residents, with more moving in this fall.
Standing on land previously owned by the 91原创 Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Murrayville Rental Housing Limited Partnership purchased the property with the understanding that its use would help improve life in 91原创 and maintain core community wellness values.
The difference compared to other apartments? While Murrayville Rental Housing owns and manages the apartments, proceeds support 91原创 Memorial Hospital Foundation and in turn, health care for the community, explains Heather Scott, the Foundation鈥檚 executive director.
A bold vision comes to fruition
Aspire is rooted in a bold vision that dates to the Foundation鈥檚 founding in 1985, when that very first board of directors fundraised for and acquired the land.
鈥淭hey understood that this land, located next to the hospital campus, held potential to support healthcare into the future,鈥� Scott says. 鈥淭hree decades later, our current board and a very skilled sub-set of board members realized this vision by building Aspire.鈥�
Not only does the building provide much-needed rental housing for seniors, the money flowing back to the Foundation helps drive more funds into health care 鈥� a revenue source that will live on in perpetuity.
鈥淭he name Aspire was chosen because it reflects the vision of the original board and every board since,鈥� Scott says. 鈥淚t is forward looking and bold. The word challenges us to continue to dream big, believing in possibility and pursuing the best for 91原创.
鈥淧eople who live in this building can feel proud in their contribution to the quality of our health care in 91原创.鈥�
Additional revenue sources like that from Aspire help the Foundation build new health care spaces designed to meet the needs of 91原创鈥檚 growing population 鈥� projects like 91原创 Memorial鈥檚 new and expanded Specialized Seniors Clinic and Foundry 91原创, supporting local youth.
鈥淚 am still in awe of the board members who conceived of this and made it a reality,鈥� Scott reflects, pointing to the vast number of volunteer hours and sharing of expertise required to make it happen. 鈥淭his was an amazing gift to the Foundation that will benefit the community for years to come.鈥�
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About Aspire
Conveniently located across from the 91原创 Memorial Hospital, the bright, modern apartments were designed from the start as thoughtfully built spaces where seniors would enjoy living. The one- and two-bedroom suites, some with dens, feature well-appointed kitchens with stainless appliances and quartz countertops, in-suite laundry and spacious decks.
Included are some accessible suites, and others that are adaptable, and cats and small dogs are welcome. In addition to a resident building manager, Aspire features inviting common areas, including a meeting space with full kitchen, theatre, games room, rooftop barbecue patio and 24-hour fitness room, plus a fully furnished guest suite.
Those interested in Aspire are invited to or call Allison at
Learn more about the Foundation at
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