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Happy Trails on the Light Rail

June 17, 2010 by Nick Bastian 8 Comments

Today’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Apache ASL Trails 55 and over deaf community was quite an eye opening experience. While I have been familiar with the project for a few months, I never quite understood the impact it will have on the lives of some very special people until attending this mornings photo op and shovel turning of dirt.

I learned some very valuable lessons about the deaf community and about some of the things these seniors will be blessed with once they are able to move into this project next Summer. One future resident spoke about the fact that many people don’t understand the deaf community or their needs. While the buildings will be equipped to help with such things as flashing light signalers for phones and doorbells, videophone’s, light fixtures and windows designed to minimize glare, an amplification system for hearing aids, activity rooms and specific safety features built in to a lifestyle building, these are just the beginning. What helps make places like this truly work for the deaf and hard of hearing will be a community and staff of people who understand their needs and how to communicate with them and their way of life.

Thankfully, this project has survived a “down economy” and has been held together by a LOT of teamwork, grants, dedication and perseverance. 

Ground breaking at the Apache Trails ASL project in Tempe

Nick Miner is a commercial real estate agent that has worked on this project for the past 7 years. Nick tells me that Apache Trails is located on just over 3 acres of ground and that the location fit the design specs very well. Located on the N/E corner of Lemon and Apache, this $16 million, 75-unit apartment community sits just East of the light rail station at Price and Apache. Light rail was one benefit for the community they made an effort to fulfill. Having the large trains nearby help the hearing impaired in many ways. Easy to see, easy to ride and easy access to many places along the line just make sense for this project. Many people talk about some of the economic opportunities brought to the valley via light rail but this project, at 75 units, will be the model for future projects of it’s kind and is currently one of the largest senior deaf communities in the country.

It is great to see cool projects like this in a challenging real estate market. Attending today’s meeting gave me an opportunity to see first hand how many different people and organizations worked hard on this project. The people at Cardinal Capital mention that the project is for: “Deaf seniors who wish to exchange their life of isolation for a new home among users of American Sign Language” and that regular programs for deaf seniors, and an opportunity for safety and security will be part of this community. These people have obviously put in a lot of time and dedication to building a community that should be one of the best in the country for this type of housing.

Apache Trails ASL drawing

Apache Trails is located at 2428 E. Apache Boulevard in Tempe.

Features are listed as:

* 75 units of affordable housing

* Full-time ASL management

* Services provided by the Valley Center of the Deaf

* Secured entryway with videophone plus videophone hook ups in every unit

* Strobe lighting and custom unit lighting

* Loop for hearing aid amplification

* Open sight lines and wider hallways

* Vibrant community room with kitchen

* Easy highway access

* Easy access to light rail

* Beautifully designed unit interiors

Filed Under: Homes Near Light Rail Tagged With: Homes Near Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail

About Nick Bastian

Nick Bastian is a 29 year veteran of the real estate industry and can be reached at 602-803-6425. You'll also find him sharing real estate info on his web site and hanging out onTwitter.
Family man, lover of life, maker of friends. A bit of a geek, long time Tempe real estate guy just havin' some fun. What's your story?

Comments

  1. CWaterhouse says

    June 17, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    WOW – Nick, great article! I think a community like this is definitely needed and I’m very pleased to see that you have mentioned that it will be “affordable housing”. The full time ASL management will be a huge benefit. Thank you for writing about this. Please keep us updated, as well.

    Reply
    • Rail Life says

      June 17, 2010 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks Calie. This really is a great community with a lot of needs being fulfilled. I’ll be sure to do a follow up in the future! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Nick Miner says

    June 18, 2010 at 5:41 am

    Nick B-
    Great article! Thanks for attending the groundbreaking ceremony! After 7 long years of working with the developer, construction finally begins!

    I will keep you posted as they get closer to the grand opening!
    Nick M

    Reply
    • Rail Life says

      June 18, 2010 at 11:14 am

      Thanks so much. The work you guys have done on this project is VERY impressive. Thanks for keeping me up to date!

      Reply
    • mlbriggs34 says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:17 pm

      please save deaf community as long as possible
      they need their apartments at AAPCHE and they are happy to live there.
      thanks
      Marian

      Reply
  3. Sherry Eklund says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    This is such a wonderful project that will benefit many. As the aerial photographer for the construction company completing the project, Adolfson & Peterson Construction, I will be documenting the progress monthly. If anyone is interested in tracking the progress of this project by air, you can check out our blog and visit the Project Tracker: Adolfson & Peterson category. Photos will be updated monthly.
    http://www.dvaerialphoto.com/blog

    Reply
    • Rail Life says

      July 10, 2010 at 11:02 am

      Thanks for the cool update Sherry! We will be sure to follow along.

      Reply

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