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By the River, Inc. November 2006 Green House Project: By the River will be configured and operated as a Green House Project model, which was developed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and is a project of the NCB Development Corporation. Within these four, ten -unit buildings, we also plan to dedicate ten of those units to providing increased levels of care to those suffering from Alzheimer's and other age related dementia illnesses. In the Green House model, universal workers will provide direct care services including food preparation, assistance in activities of daily living, housekeeping, and medications management, all increasing the continuity of care and quality of life for residents. The, Green House Project is unique in it's concept of keeping housing unites limited to 10 beds or less, thus providing a more home -like atmosphere. This design set-up also creates a sense of safety, security and order and conveys the importance of the individual's self-esteem. All of these elements fit perfectly with By the River's mission to foster freedom and dignity. National Demonstration Model The Coming Horne Program, administrated by the Department of Elder Affairs and funded by the Robert Wood John on Foundation, has made By the River, Inc. a feaiured demonstration project. This program, which is part of the nations largest healthcare related foundation, • initiated by The Honorable Governor Jeb Bush, encourages local communities to take a greater degree of responsibility for supporting the housing needs of their senior citizens who are living below the poverty line. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that every community in the country begins to take responsibility for the growing challenges regarding the elder population. This project will serve as a beacon to other communities who are willing to step up and take care of their seniors. Number of units: 40 zero bedroom units. Target groups: Frail elderly. Rents: Indian River County Median Income=$53,250. 80% or 32 of the units will have rents that do not exceed 60% of the area medium income limits. In Indian River County rents at 51-80% of the Medium Income, which is classified as `Low', for an Efficiency is $746 a month. 20% or 8 units will have rents that do not exceed 30% of the area medium income. In Indian River County rents at 30% of the Medium Income, which is classified as `Extremely Low', for a Efficiency is $280 a month. • By the River will keep all units at the above set aside rates for 50 years. New Construction: Yes. 3