Expanding Housing Choices in Berlin: A Look at The Flats at Little Brook

Of the 88 one- and two-bedroom units, twenty-seven are income-restricted, and 61 will be rented at market rates. This economic diversity has the potential to expand the social networks amongst residents by increasing access to local amenities and further limiting the stigma around affordable housing.

“Residents are going to have access to incredible schools, employment centers, chances for upward mobility. That’s an investment you can’t really quantify,” said Nandini Natarajan, CEO and Executive Director of CHFA.

CHFA encourages mixed-income developments like The Flats at Little Brook because they provide residents with access to essential amenities such as grocery stores, healthcare, and recreational spaces. These factors contribute to better health outcomes, foster social connections, and enhance overall community well-being.

The Metro Realty Group is a ground up real estate development company with construction, development, management, and maintenance affiliates. The company owns and manages over 30 properties, including multifamily, medical office, industrial, and traditional office assets.

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- to moderate-income families and people in this state and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of this state through employer-assisted housing efforts.

Jamarl Mclean is a current graduate student at the University of Connecticut - Hartford campus focusing on Public Administration and Research Analysis. He recently received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Urban Studies from UCONN with a focus on affordable housing and law and serves as CHFA's Research and Outreach Intern.