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Geneva Village is a low-income, senior housing complex in Littleton.
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Littleton moving toward Geneva Village decision BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
A plan appears to be taking shape for the low-income Geneva Village housing complex that currently houses 12 residents who have not seen a rent increase in four decades. During a work session on Aug. 22, where no official action was taken, the city council was updated by city staff and others who have
been working with Geneva Village residents. Last year, the city started talking about the aging city-owned complex that officials say is in dire need of renovation. This has led to the city asking whether to sell the property, renovate it, or find other options. The city has owned the 20-apartment complex since 1975. No matter what option is chosen,
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the biggest obstacle has been the 12 residents residing in the apartments and where they would go. In 2022, the city posted notices at Geneva Village that the city would no longer fill vacancies at the complex. During the Aug. 22 presentation, led by Brittany Katalenas, a social worker with B-Konnected, council members were educated on the SEE GENEVA, P12
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