University and Partners Break Ground on Paterson Housing Project
Phase 2 of One Square Mile initiative commences with Passaic County Habitat for Humanity partnership
Community and philanthropic partners joined elected officials and Montclair State University on June 4 for a special groundbreaking ceremony for a new home to begin addressing housing inequities in Paterson, New Jersey.
The project is the first initiative in Phase 2 of One Square Mile (OSM), the hyperlocal, place-based initiative supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation designed to revitalize a designated area of Paterson that began in February 2023. Phase 2 will focus on creating housing solutions for Paterson residents in the first, fourth and fifth wards of the city over the next five years.
Through the partnership, Passaic County Habitat for Humanity will construct its 300th new home in the city of Paterson, a 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home, which will be located at 45 Auburn Street. Other partners on the project include ADP and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.