X Marks the Spot

Almost a year after they were featured as WestportNow’s Teardown of the Day (See WestportNow Nov. 12, 2008), demolition is imminent for the Hales Court houses marked with a big, bold circled “X.” The houses will be replaced with new upgraded affordable units consisting of of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units serving families at or below 60 percent of area median income ($70,680) for a family of four. Twenty-five percent of the 78 units will be reserved for senior citizens 62 and older. The project will also include a 2,000-square foot community center. Development costs are anticipated to be $24 million. The existing 40 units were built in 1950. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com