Architectural Description
Ascent at Hover Crossing sits on an approximately 2.4-acre site located in Longmont, Colorado. The family-friendly affordable housing with Early Childhood Education (ECE) development will provide 75, one-, two-, three-, and four- bedroom units in a high-opportunity neighborhood where a full-service grocery store, pharmacy, hospital, parks, public transportation, and a variety of amenities are all within a few blocks. The units will be restricted to households earning at or below 30% to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Divided into two buildings, one will incorporate approximately 5,000 sf for an Early Childhood Education Center that will serve local families in need. The proposal also includes a standalone building with a community room, fitness space, mail room, leasing office, maintenance and storage area, and an adjacent outdoor area with a playground and gathering space with barbecue equipment.
Project Information
- Client: Pennrose, LLC and Longmont Housing Authority
- Site Area: 2.41 acre
- Density: 75 units – 31 DUA
- Completion: January 2026
- Construction est.: $23M
VMWP‘s Affordable Housing with Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Designing housing with integrated early education centers can create vibrant and supportive communities by fostering a sense of belonging, improving educational outcomes, and enhancing parents’ access to childcare. This co-location model allows children to learn in stimulating environments close to home, reducing transportation burdens and stress for families. It also creates opportunities for social interaction and community building among residents and fosters collaboration between educators and families.
The Rose on Colfax, an affordable housing project in Denver, Colorado, addresses childcare needs and promotes early learning by partnering with Mile High Early Learning and Mile High United Way. In providing programs within integrated spaces, residents can be empowered, families can be strengthened, and a project can contribute to the overall well-being of communities.