Gardenia Courtyards Breaks Ground

Construction has begun on Gardenia Courtyards Senior Apartments, a housing project in Farmersville.

The apartments, for those 62 and older, will be located at North Farmersville Road and East Kristen Street, and include 42 units. Thirty-four of the units have one bedroom, eight have two.

The gated community will include a park, a dog park, a bocce ball area, and a covered picnic area.

Rents are structured to accommodate individuals with incomes between 30% and 60% of the median income in the area.

"This project is about more than just housing," said Araceli Ochoa, Farmersville mayor pro-tem. "It's about dignity, independence and ensuring our seniors have a place to call home."