Poinciana Royale Key West, FL
50 units completed in May 2011
Leasing:
For leasing information, please contact Poinciana Royale Apartments at (305) 293-8277.
Affordability:
100% at 60% of Area Median Income, or less
Co-Developers:
Reliance Housing Foundation and AIDS Help, Inc. are co-developers and partners in the Poinciana Royale development. AIDS Help, a non-profit community-based organization, provides case-managed health care, housing, food, counseling, referral and support services for HIV-infected residents of Monroe County (The Florida Keys).
Funding:
Low Income Housing Tax Credits
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding
Poinciana Royale is a being constructed on an urban infill site originally donated by the US Navy to the City of Key West.
Total Development Costs - $13,636,000
Alternative Energy Source:
A 25kW net-metered solar energy system is installed on the roof and is designed to offset common area electric use.
Please click on the link below to see Real-Time Solar Monitoring at Poinciana Royale Apartments.
Green Building:
Poinciana Royale was certified through the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), and at the time of completion was the 1st FGBC Platinum-rated Multifamily building in Florida.
All 50 units received a "Certified Florida Green Home - Platinum" rating, the highest FGBC rating in this class.
All 50 units also received certifications as "An Energy Star Qualified Home".
The landscaping received a Gold rating in the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program through the University of Florida's Monroe County Extension. This program emphasizes water efficiency, native plant material, low maintenance, and best practices stormwater management.