HUD RA Patton Highlights $6M CARES Act funding to Trenton during Turner Point Grand Opening

HUD RA Patton presents a $6M CARES Act ceremonial check to Trenton Mayor Gusciora during the grand opening: New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, NJ State Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli, New Jersey State Senator Shirley Turner, Trenton Councilwoman Marge Caldwell-Wilson, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, HUD RA Lynne Patton, NJ State Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, HUD Newark Field Office Director Justin Sheid, and local elected officials celebrate HUD funding to assist residents during COVID-19

HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey, Lynne Patton, delivered remarks at the grand opening of Trenton Housing Authority's Turner Pointe, 77 townhome-style affordable apartments in Trenton, New Jersey.

Turner Pointe is the result of HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which brings together public and private resources to transform dilapidated housing developments.

Turner Pointe is a joint venture between The Trenton Housing Authority and Conifer Realty, LLC. Turner Pointe represents the redevelopment of the former George W. Page Home complex, which was built in 1954 and had been vacant for several years. The redevelopment plan included the demolition of the old buildings and the new construction of 77 units, which include modern amenities with energy-efficient appliances. The Trenton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners selected the name Turner Pointe in honor of Senator Shirley K. Turner, the first woman and first African American to be elected as Senate President Pro Tempore.

Each apartment home includes a full kitchen with energy-star-rated appliances, a living and dining area, a full bath, generous bedrooms, and ample closet and cabinet space. The entire community utilizes energy-efficient heating and cooling systems that meet the Energy Star Program and Enterprise Green Requirements. Residents will enjoy amenities including a smart-card laundry center, fitness room, and community room.

During the speaking program, HUD RA Patton presented Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora with a ceremonial check for $6,047,038 to highlight COVID-19 emergency funding to the City. Funding for the City of Trenton included CDBG, and ESG funding, as well as funding for public housing to support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trenton officials and dignitaries in attendance included: New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, NJ State Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli, New Jersey State Senator Shirley Turner, Trenton Councilwoman Marge Caldwell-Wilson, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, Jelani Garrett, Executive Director, Trenton Housing Authority; NJ State Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, HUD Newark Field Office Director Justin Sheid, and local elected officials and staff.

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