<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=04t34a_1EBXs1vk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=04t34a_1EBXs1vk00" width="900" height="449" ><figcaption>The City of Rochester held a ribbon-cutting for the new senior apartment building, Hawkins Homestead , at 1329 College Ave. Wednesday, Aug. 5, the date of an open house for the property. Shown are those with Keller Development of Fort Wayne, its property management company, New Generation Management , various entities that provided financial support for the project, and Rochester Mayor Trent Odell. In front, is Louie Hawkins, a Keller Development family member after whom the property was named. In the back from left are Cinnaire’s Keith G. Broadnax; First Federal Savings Bank’s Evan Gottschalk; Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s Hayden Wiesinger; 1st Source Bank’s Mark Gould and Cecile Weir; Keller Development ’s Dawn Gallaway; New Generation Management ’s Tammy Brandt; Keller Development ’s Jerry Keller; and Odell.</figcaption></figure>Text and PhotosInkFreeNewsROCHESTER – Senior citizens moving to the new Rochester apartment complex Hawkins Homestead are often “coming from selling their homes,” said Hawkins Homestead Property Manager Ryann Smith.She said she hopes the apartment building can “feel like … exactly the home they are coming from.”The City of Rochester had a ribbon-cutting for the new 55-and-older property at 1329 College Ave. Wednesday, Aug. 5. It took about a year for the 35-unit property to be built.Hawkins Homestead was developed by Keller Development of Fort Wayne and is overseen by the company’s New Generation Management.Eight of the units have already been rented, with six on hold.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0awmqJ_1EBXs1vk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0awmqJ_1EBXs1vk00" width="500" height="650" ><figcaption>Odell speaks before the ribbon-cutting.</figcaption></figure>All of the apartments have two bedrooms and include a washer and dryer. The property allows pets, includes a small dog park and raised garden beds and has a theater room, game and craft room, fitness room and dog wash station.Rents range from about $500 to $900. Smith said the property works with housing assistance if needed.People may find rental applications and more information by going to newgenmgnt.com and searching for Hawkins Homestead. They also may call (260) 415-3709.Before the ribbon-cutting, Keller Development’s Dawn Gallaway spoke.“As a family, we pride ourselves on developing projects like this in communities where we believe there is a need,” she said.Gallaway said the project dated to March 2024 when Rochester leaders “welcomed” them in. The Calhoun family sold the land to Keller Development, and Gallaway said Dustin Calhoun was part of the first meeting with the city.“We knew that there were seniors or people who wanted to stay in Rochester and have an affordable place to live,” she said. “To see (the building) here today … I think it looks beautiful.”Gallaway added Keller Development staff were “really excited to have it here and feel like the seniors are really going to enjoy it.”She thanked the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority for giving Keller Development tax credits for the property and Cinnaire, 1st Source Bank and First Federal Savings Bank for also being part of the funding.“Last, but not least, I want to thank the City of Rochester and Mayor (Trent) Odell because we can’t get this done without (the community) welcoming us in,” said Gallaway.She also acknowledged Keller family member Louie Hawkins after whom the apartment building was named as each Keller Development property bears the moniker of one of their relatives. The child decorated a sign for the apartment building’s entryway.Odell also spoke briefly.He noted a study had uncovered the need for more housing in Rochester.“We’re thrilled to have you here,” Odell said. “I think it’s going to fill up quickly.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2yZ4Wc_1EBXs1vk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2yZ4Wc_1EBXs1vk00" width="700" height="350" ><figcaption>Louie Hawkins, after whom the apartment building was named, made this sign for the entryway.</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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ROCHESTER – Senior citizens moving to the new Rochester apartment complex Hawkins Homestead are often “coming from selling their homes,” said Hawkins Homestead Property Manager Ryann Smith. She said she hopes the apartment building can “feel like … exactly the home they are coming from.”

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ROCHESTER – Senior citizens moving to the new Rochester apartment complex Hawkins Homestead are often “coming from selling their homes,” said Hawkins Homes

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