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Introducing
PATUXENT COMMONS

ABOUT PATUXENT COMMONS

The Patuxent Commons project concept was developed by the Autism Society of Maryland (formerly Howard County Autism Society) to help address housing needs of adults with disabilities.

Mission First Housing Group, a 501(c3) nonprofit developer, developed the 76-unit new construction apartment project at the NE corner of Cedar Lane and Freetown Road in Columbia, MD. This mixed income development has 25% of the units set-aside to serve individuals with disabilities, with the balance of the units targeted to seniors, individuals and families. This ideal location, close to transit, shopping, recreation, and job opportunities, facilitates integration of residents with disabilities into the surrounding community and promote their ability to live as independently as possible.

LOCATION: 6441 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD, USA

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Patuxent Commons OBJECTIVES

Patuxent Commons is an intentional, supportive community for people of all ages, abilities and incomes.

The Project has four objectives:

Pioneer a viable, innovative solution to the growing housing crisis facing adults with disabilities that can be adapted elsewhere in Maryland and serve as a model for similar housing developments throughout the United States.
Address housing instability faced by low-income adults with disabilities, older adults, and younger adults/families
Enhance social connectedness through building of relationships and community engagement, and reciprocal sharing of social support by neighbors
Use housing as a springboard to maximize individual potential and facilitate community integration for people of all ages, abilities and incomes