MILL RIVER CROSSING
NEW HAVEN, CT
Mill River Crossing is comprised of 8 market rate units and 86 units of affordable Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program family housing in New Haven, Connecticut: 30 one-bedroom, 53 two-bedroom, 8 three-bedroom, and 3 four-bedroom units. The multi-family project is a public-private partnership between Housing Authority of New Haven/Elm City Communities (ECC) and The Glendower Group, a nonprofit (501C3) development corporation at the forefront of leading the private sector market in affordable housing. With the goal to create, renovate, restore and construct affordable housing communities in a safe environment that residents can feel pride in, The Glendower Group brought Mill River Crossing into its redevelopment portfolio in 2016.
One of the most crucial decisions in any multi-family project is the flooring. Chris Courtenay of Apollo Distributing Company worked with Glendower and ECC to place nearly 100,000 square feet of Aspecta Five flooring throughout Mill River Crossing – hallways, public areas and residences – based on its style, performance and longevity.
Style: Bromley: Bold graining and sophisticated colors make a true statement without overpowering the space. Treated Oak: Wood planks “fumed” to change the natural color into a deep, classic look, with translucent wash bringing out its rich graining. Washed Concrete: Tiles Imitating the smooth and porous surface of well-layered cement with subtle washed colors adding an extra dimension.
Care & Maintenance: The no-wax floor is easy to clean throughout the day, and planks and tiles can be easily replaced, if need be.
Durability & Performance: 100 percent virgin vinyl; 28 mil wear layer; 3.2 mm gauge; ceramic bead finish. 25-year non-prorated commercial and 10-year pro-rated labor warranties.
Reliability: Delivery within 2 weeks throughout the continental US.
Sustainability: Phthalate-free and formaldehyde-free. FloorScore® certified for good indoor air quality. Health Product Declaration (HPD) v2.0, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Declare Label have been published for Aspecta Five, which disclose the material ingredients of the product. Aspecta’s two Asian manufacturing partners each received the first-ever JUST social justice labels for Chinese facilities. The Aspecta REVISE program takes back jobsite scraps for recycling into other vinyl products.
“We were interested in changing the aesthetic for affordable housing. Aspecta products have given us a desired look with the durability and warranty to ensure the long-term viability of our development. Aspecta is a company which has a great record in terms of sustainability and diligently worked with our organization.”
– Shenae Draughn, Senior Vice President, The Glendower Group
PROJECT DETAILS
Location
New Haven, CT
Contractor:
Haynes Construction, Seymour, CT
Installer
J.D. Fabulous Floors, New Haven, CT
Specifier
Housing Authority of New Haven / Elm City Communities
Distributor
Apollo Distributing Company, Fairfield, NJ
Market Segment
Multi-Family
Square Footage
75,000 sq. ft. (Bromley - Sand), 11,403 sq. ft. (Treated Oak- Bleached), 4,090 (Washed Concrete - Copper)
“The team behind the Mill River Crossing development, which had previously specified Aspecta, were looking for the most durable product on the market at a reasonable cost for this project.
They loved the design, patterns and the breadth of the line, in addition to the ease of installation. But most important was the 28 mil construction, something that would truly hold up over time. It was an unusual choice for the multi-family market, which routinely specifies 6, 8 or 12 mil products. Often tenants can wear lesser flooring down to the bare floor, so they took the long view with Aspecta. The 25-year warranty and 28 mil wear layer were the major factors in specifying Aspecta Five for Mill River Crossing, beyond its superior aesthetics. They were looking for best product available, and we have it.”
– Chris Courtenay, Manager of New Business Development, Apollo Distributing Company
