Nine of the apartments will cater to senior households making up to 30% of area median income (AMI) which is between $15,000 to $22,000 depending on the household size. 76 of the apartments would cater to senior households making up to 60% of AMI or between $31,000 and $44,000 per year depending on household size. Area median income ranges change annually.
The building is expected to achieve a minimum National Green Building Standard energy efficacy rating of ‘Silver.” The developer has also stated that they intend to have an onsite health clinic for use by visiting doctors, a resident assurance check-in program, assistance with light housekeeping, grocery shopping and/or laundry, literacy training, and on-call 24/7 maintenance/security support.
While Bear Creek Commons was unanimously approved, its pathway to approval hasn’t been seamless. The project drew attention in August 2020 when St. Pete City Council voted to rezone the land to allow multifamily housing.