The new Aurora Global Village project is a recent immigrant and refugee focused affordable housing community, providing approximately 115 Apartments within a 5-story building totaling 149,500 square feet. The project includes a community center with support services to support residents as they adjust to new surroundings in Aurora’s Norfolk Glen neighborhood. The proposed development is located at 15961 E. Colfax Avenue and 15978 E. 16th Avenue – which is comprised of lots 2 and 3 totaling 2.74 acres within the circa 2018 Gleam II Car Wash subdivision No. 1, approved SP Development plan.
This parcel of land is currently owned by the City of Aurora and through an RFP selection process by Real Property Services, Mercy Housing – Mountain Plains was selected to provide a comprehensive Affordable Housing development. The proposed project includes Studio, 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments to accommodate large families and includes community spaces which support ESL class-es, immigration status assistance, community engagement, job readiness, health-care services, and kids’ programming for after school times. Outdoor green space amenities include a community garden, soccer practice area, picnic and barbecue area, covered front porch area, and a second floor terrace oriented to the west with mountain views.
