Construction is being done in four phases, with framing work being done on phase one while the foundation is being poured on phase four. Construction is scheduled to be complete in late April or early May next year.

"We're moving right along," said Sandra Lewis, executive director of the Day Center.

Construction was originally planned for 2011; however it was delayed until the total $7.1 million for the project was raised.

Hudson Villas is being supported through a combination of private donations from local foundations and grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

"We're pretty much building this debt-free," said Brian Darrough, Hudson Villas property manager.

The 36,000 square-foot complex will have 60 apartments, including four one-bedroom units for couples with the rest being single-room units.

"This is designed for people who need extra support to remain in housing," Lewis said.

The building, located in a gated area, will be staffed 24 hours a day and there will be case managers on site to provide assistance to residents and make sure they do what they have to do in order to remain in their apartments.

"Our goal is to do everything we can to help them stay housed," Lewis said. "This is for people who haven't had success in the past because of a lack of support and that's what we're going to provide them."

The complex is designed where anyone can pay market rate for a unit, $355 all bills paid; however, most of the tenants will be selected by the Day Center or recommended to the Day Center by other agencies.

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