Older people in East Belfast have been the driving force behind a new £2.2 million construction project - creating 14 'much needed' homes for the area.
Set to be finished by December 2020, the Barnetts Road development provides a blueprint for high-quality housing for people in later life - featuring a new light scheme.
It will include generous internal space, maximum use of natural light and a design that incorporates trees and shrubs to enhance the local environment.
Residents will also benefit from the convenient location close to local amenities and transport links, including the Glider bus service.
The development has been enabled with a £1.4m Department for Communities’ (DfC) grant through the Housing Executive, with the balance of funding provided by local housing association Alpha Housing.
A Department for Communities spokesperson welcomed the news.
Louise Warde Hunter said: " The Department for Communities is delighted to be funding this exciting development at Barnetts Road.
"Older people are now seeking a wider range of housing options for their later years. This scheme will fulfil these aspirations for 14 households, as well as helping meet social housing need in Belfast."
John Clarke, Chairman at Alpha Housing, added: " Alpha Housing is proud to be helping pioneer a new generation of housing for older people in Northern Ireland, starting with the project.
"We believe there is a huge unmet need for spacious and attractive homes of this type, situated close to local amenities and transport links."
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