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V O L . X X X I N O. X I I § 2 J U N E 2 , 2 0 2 5 32 S tacy M. Symbol Apartments is a three-story, 60-unit affordable housing community for seniors, with a focus on wellness. Situated near downtown Westbrook, Westbrook Development Corp. partnered with WORG LLC as part of a larger 358-unit mixed income, multi- phased residential development on the former River Meadow Golf Course. is project donated 40 acres of scenic land along the Presumpscot River to the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, enabling public access to trails and linking a missing section of the Sebago to Sea trail system. Developed during the pandemic, the project emphasizes resident wellness. Amenities include onsite walking trails, free wifi for telemedicine access, indoor bicycle storage, fitness area, library and a community room. e building is designed with sustainability at its core, incorporating solar panels, energy-effi- cient mini-split heating and cooling, EV charg- ing station infrastructure and all-electric systems. Symbol Apartments addresses the urgent need for affordable housing while enhancing quality of life and contributing to environmental conservation and overall community wellbeing. Additionally, by addressing the need for affordable housing, the proj- ect enables many residents — predominantly seniors — to continue participating in the workforce, with over 70% anticipated to hold full- or part-time roles, often as essential workers. is boosts the local econ- omy by reducing commuting costs and enhancing workforce stability, while also fostering long-term community development. e architectural approach to this project embraced New England vernacular, mimicking colonial single-family design princi- ples to blend the building seamlessly into the sur- rounding neighborhood. Scaled facades and famil- iar rooflines made the larger building appear cohe- sive with its surroundings, addressing community concerns about increased density. e development was made possible through collaborative support from federal, state and local government, leveraging Cumberland County ARPA funds, affordable housing TIFs, low- income housing tax credits and innovative sub- sidies directed by Maine's Legislature and Gov. Janet Mills' administration. Stacey M. Symbol Apartments WESTBROOK DEVELOPER: Westbrook Development Corp. GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Great Falls Construction, Jon Smith ARCHITECTURAL TEAM: Archetype Architects, Barry Yudaken ENGINEERING TEAM: Gorrill Palmer, Kaleb Bourassa (civil engineering) ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: Drummond Woodsum, Rob Liscord, MaineHousing, city of Westbrook, Evernorth, WORG LLC, Cumberland County, Peter Burke Landscape Architecture & Design P H O T O S / C O U R T E S Y O F T R E N T B E L L P H O T O G R A P H Y MEREDA 2024 NOTABLE PROJECTS