Kentucky breaks ground on inclusive housing community
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Pillar, a Kentucky social service agency, began construction on Choice Landing in Oldham County, a $22 million community designed to house 72 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The project will offer independent living apartments and aims to be the first in Kentucky to earn Kelsey Certification, a standard for inclusive housing that prioritises accessibility in design and operation. Funding for Choice Landing comes from Kentucky Housing Corporation tax credits, a state appropriation, and a Community Development Block Grant.
Pillar involved a peer advisory board of residents with disabilities throughout the planning process, incorporating their direct experiences into the apartments’ design. This approach reflects a commitment to building a community that meets the real-life needs of its future residents, going beyond basic accessibility requirements like those mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Residents of Choice Landing will have access to 24/7 front desk staff, weekly shopping transportation, and optional technology support.
They may also receive day training, community living support, and other services funded through Kentucky’s Medicaid waiver programs. Construction is expected to finish by October 2026, with the first tenants moving in during early 2028.
