New Senior Housing Community Breaks Ground In Forest Park

FOREST PARK, Ga. — Dec. 21, 2021 — Developers and city officials recently broke ground for the construction of a new senior independent living community to be located off of College Street and Warren Drive near the city's downtown district.

The Forest Station development project will feature a three-story building with a mix of 60 one-bedroom and two-bedroom units for seniors ages 55 and above, with each unit equipped with its own washer and dryer. The project is being co-developed by Georgia Communities Inc. and Paladin Inc. in an effort to address the need for new affordable housing in and around the city.  

“There is an urgent need for high-quality, affordable housing for seniors in Forest Park,” said Phil Ellen, executive director of Georgia Communities Inc. “This development is designed to address that need and help catalyze new investment near the downtown core, so we believe it is going to be a tremendous asset for the community.”

Amenities planned for the senior housing community include a fully equipped exercise room, venues for residential events and a state-of-the-art business center. Developers also plan to construct a community garden as a way to increase the availability of nutritious foods, as well as a wellness center, where residents will have access to health screenings, regular recreational activities and more.

"All of our residents, especially our seniors, deserve a safe, stable and affordable place to live," said City of Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler, MPA. "By having this new residential community, we can work to ensure that those seniors on a fixed income have a high-quality option when it comes finding a place to call home."

Construction of the senior independent living facility is expected to last 14 months, with the new community tentatively scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2023. To learn more about the Forest Station development, www.paladinhousing.org/developments.