CVS Health and Aetna Celebrate the Grand Opening of Alta Vista at St. Joseph’s Park in Rochester, NY

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On February 5th, we proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of Alta Vista at St. Joseph’s Park in Rochester, NY, alongside our dedicated colleagues, development partners, local officials, and community leaders. This milestone reflects CVS Health’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing and strengthening the long-term health and stability of the communities we serve.

Alta Vista delivers 76 affordable units serving households earning 30%, 50%, 60%, and 70% of AMI, including 14 ESSHI units reserved under New York’s Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative for individuals experiencing homelessness with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or survivors of domestic violence. Many of you joined the groundbreaking in April 2024, and it was inspiring to reunite at this next step in this community’s journey.

Developed in partnership with Ibero-American Development Corp. and Edgemere Development, Inc., Alta Vista is a thoughtfully designed, energy‑efficient, six‑story building that features modern apartments with luxury vinyl flooring, air conditioning, dishwashers, and generous storage space. The community includes a business center, community room, fitness center, on-site laundry, playground, on‑site parking, and free Wi‑Fi in common areas to support work, education, and family needs.

As part of Rochester’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Alta Vista transforms an underutilized urban area into a thriving, equitable neighborhood. Its location adjacent to St. Joseph’s Park, a cherished landmark known for its preserved church façade, reflects the spirit of new beginnings, stability, and upward mobility for Rochester families.

Supportive services for the ESSHI units will be provided by the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County, an organization with over 130 years of experience serving women and families through housing stabilization, employment support, case management, and programming designed to help residents achieve long‑term independence.

Thank you to Tom Allen, Vice President, Sales and Client Management, Aetna, a CVS Health company, for representing our organization at the event. We are truly grateful for your leadership and support. And to our colleagues, Marta Corts, Maritsa Santana Ruiz, John White, and Doug Robertson, your help and participation made a meaningful difference.

Thank you as well to everyone who joined us in this celebration. We truly value moments like this and are grateful for all who played a role in bringing the Grand Opening to life. This milestone is a testament to the steadfast dedication and teamwork of colleagues across CVS Health and Aetna.

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