The Weston Elderly Housing Committee proposes to renovate the Old Library by building up to nine affordable Brook School Apartments to address several pressing Weston needs.
• The fastest growing segment in Weston is residents who are 65 and older - 2,000 now, 3,000 by 2030. |
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• Brook School waiting period two years and growing. |
• In 2030 Weston will need more than 220 units: Just to keep pace, No reduction in wait list = 7 per year. |
• Revitalizes important currently under-used section of Town. |
• Removes responsibility for the building from the Town forever & provides income through PILOT. |
Survey Question - Do you want to: |
Fraction of Responses:
Essential/Very Important |
Continue OL Town Ownership |
32% |
Minimize Upfront Costs |
70% |
Minimize Continuing Costs |
76% |
Have OL Public Access |
37% |
Minimize Parking & Traffic Impact |
63%. |
• Weston needs more elderly housing NOW and conversion is a quick and cost effective way to get started. |
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• Conversion just makes sense – the building is in the right place for residents and is an easy make-over. |
• The conversion and operation is very low risk - The EHC has: |
35 years of experience and flawless record |
Has developed the largest number of elderly housing units in Town History |
The Elderly Housing Committee commisioned a feasabilty study by TBA Architects in August of 2014 which analyzed the structue, evaluated septic requirements, produced cost estimates and generated conceptual drawings. This study concluded 9 apartments could be created at a cost of from $250-$300k per unit. For a complete set of the conceptual drawings click here. | |
![]() Main Floor |
![]() Mezzanine |
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Old Library - Brook School Annex - Full 50 page Statement of Interest
Statement of Interest for the JST/OL Working Group
2011: Weston Housing Parnership Priorities & Criteria Draft