Ground was broken Friday, May 11 for the second phase of affordable apartments at the Mirasol Senior Community, managed and owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Loveland (HACOL). Phase II will consist of 60, one and two bedroom units with affordable rents available for low to moderate income seniors (55+). The units will each have a washer and dryer, patio or balcony, stove, refrigerator and microwave.

Pinkard Construction Company is heading up the building project with architecture done by Aller.Lingle.Massey Architects P.C. in Ft. Collins. Wells Fargo is partnering on the financing for the project. “We’re pleased to join forces with HACOL and provide more than $22 million in financing for this much-needed affordable housing for Loveland seniors,” said Eric Adams, Wells Fargo’s market president and Business Banking manager for Larimer County.  “As part of our overall efforts to maintain strong, healthy communities, Wells Fargo is committed to helping create an adequate supply of safe, quality, affordable housing.  Financing these 60 new apartments, which adds to the 49 built in Phase 1, is one example of our commitment.  A project of this size and complexity requires a good deal of expertise to put the financing together.  I’d like to thank Neal Deaton, Scott Horton and Leslie Houston from Wells Fargo’s Community Lending and Investment team for making this deal a reality.”

The project is expected to be completed by March 2013 Applications will be accepted later this year. Those wanting more information can call the Housing Authority of the City of Loveland at 970-667-3232.

The completion of two more for sale units is now done.  The Pagosa duplex a two bedroom, two bath home with over sized garage, air conditioning, front porch and side patio is now ready for occupancy.  This lovely home is located right on the corner of Finch and Inca Dove Cir., it’s priced to move at $249,000. 

Weekend Open House Hours;  Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m

For more information you can call Amy at 970-635-5931

After almost 4 years of planning and hoping, Mirasol Phase II construction has begun!  Pinkard Construction has begun the infastructure, trenching for plumbing, sewer and electrical systems.  The completion of Finch St. through to St. Louis will be next.  If all goes as planned construction on the new apartment building should start the first part of May and take aproximatley 9 months to complete. 

Construction of two more home ownership units are now complete as well.  The Pagosa duplex home is a 1344 sq. ft. home with a 2 car garage.  These homes are move in ready today for more information call 970-635-5931

Vandertie moved to Mirasol two years ago and began to help caring for the property’s plants and shrubs as a hobby. “She picked up her shears and started shaping and pruning shrubs and flowers. Her work has helped to make Mirasol a show place,” explained Sam Betters, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City ofLoveland, owners of Mirasol. “We wanted to honor her work and couldn’t think of a better way than planting theVandertieTulipGarden.” Vandertie says she just enjoys being in the outdoors. “It’s good therapy for me.”

A luncheon was held on Friday, September 25 and Vandertie was presented with a monument rock commemorating her work to be placed in theTulipGarden. The public is invited to visit Mirasol,1153 Finch PlaceinLoveland, in the spring and see the tulips in full blooms. Mirasol Senior Community can be contacted at 970-663-1300.

All activities are free to the public; you are just asked to bring a canned food donation for the Larimer County Food Bank. Burgers, hot dogs, pop and ice cream will be available for purchase. There will be contests, door prizes and dancing.

For questions about the event, call The Mirasol Senior Community at 663-1300.