Housing Works Executive Director Tom Kemper says the building is already fully leased. "We’re adding 48 units to the affordable housing supply and that’s huge. I mean, I know 48 units doesn’t seem like a lot, but it all incrementally adds up. The one-bedroom rents are less than $460 a month, which is like half of market rent. And, they’re extraordinary units; I mean, the views from this building are incredible."

 

Mosaic Medical will move into its new 10,000-square foot clinic on the ground floor of Cook Crossing in mid-September. Kemper says it's the second time Housing Works has partnered with the non-profit healthcare provider, which primarily serves low-income patients. The first, was at Bend’s Ariel Glen Apartments, and Kemper would like to see the trend continue. "It’s been a success for Mosaic and it’s a tremendous asset for the residents in that community and that neighborhood. Hopefully that is a direction – You know, more and more, people understand that housing is a key part of health, and if you can link medical treatment with housing you increase your odds of having a healthier population."

 

Cook Crossing is a senior living complex, for residents 55 and older. Kemper is working with the Redmond School District to create a partnership with a nearby middle and elementary school. "Obsidian and Lynch are right across the street, so we’re working with those schools to create programs where seniors can help kids at those schools; and those kids can help seniors, too – you know, with computer skills and that kind of thing."

 

The building was also designed to be energy efficient and Kemper says it sould provide a comfortable and durable home for residents for many years. City, state and county officials will join Housing Works to celebrate Cook Crossing's grand opening at a 10 a.m. ceremony at the facility.