Mixed-use Westgate Apartments opens in Bridgeport

A five-story, 48-unit mixed-use building, Westgate Apartments, has opened at 515 West Ave. in Bridgeport.

Twenty-five percent of the residential space, composed of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, is reserved for military veterans. Rent ranges from $415 to $1,600.

In addition to parking, a laundry and boutique are also on-site at the 61,552-square-foot building.

Funding for Westgate from such sources as the city of Bridgeport and the Connecticut Housing and Finance Authority totaled $13 million.

The driving force behind the project is the Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, which seeks to improve residents”™ quality of life through affordable housing opportunities by developing and managing affordable housing, creating healthy homes and providing comprehensive homeownership counseling.

Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust has secured $4.7 million to support its next residential complex, West Liberty Commons, in the city”™s Downtown West neighborhood. Funding has been committed by People”™s United Bank, the city of Bridgeport, the state of Connecticut and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

Groundbreaking on that project, which will provide 18 townhouse-style apartments, is expected to take place soon.