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The John and Christina Markey Malden Senior Community Center
…A public/private partnership brings new life downtown
Presentation to: National Community Development Association
(Winter 2012 Conference)
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A Few Facts About Malden, MA
• An urban city five miles north of Boston• Population 59,450• Catalyst for renewed interest and investment in downtown
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State-of-the-Art Facility
• New use for former church• Greatly expanded facilities
• Ten times the size• 5,400 senior visits per month
• Three times as many
Before After
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Leveraging the Necessary Resources
Funding Sources:•$ 2M- HUD Section 108 Loan•$ 7.2M- City•$ 450K- Cambridge Health Alliance Donation•$ 250K- Private Foundation Grant
Total Pricetag:•$ 7.6M- Rehab•$ 2.3M- Acquisition
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A Successful Adaptive Re-Use• High-tech auditorium• Host of recreational amenities • Regulation-sized pool table• Nautilus room• Bocce court• Computer room• Vibrant public courtyard• Library with gas fireplace• Large kitchen
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Some Demographic Projections
The new “elder population” differs from prior generations:
• Healthier• Better educated• More racially and ethnically diverse• Longer life expectancy• Extended time in the workforce
(Source: Report, White House Conference on Aging, 2005)
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Special thanks to NCDA for this Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award
Malden takes pride in using federal funds to address the needs of its growing elderly population