The first phase of the Hamilton Transitional Housing Program, located at the former Hamilton Air Force Base, was just completed. Meadow Park includes townhouses for 100 people who no longer qualify for care but need help in making it on their own.

"There may be other transitional-housing programs this size for the homeless with this many service providers in a beautiful setting like this, but I don't know of one," said Andy Blauvelt, project manager for the Ecumenical Association for Housing. "You put it all together, and this is unique."

Individuals who rent the townhouses must have some source of income and have developed a plan to achieve complete self-sufficiency within 24 months. Counseling, addiction treatment, and occupational and life-skills training are among the services offered to residents.

In addition to the two-unit townhouses, the community will feature homes for 195 adults and children when completed next year. The homes would be sold to low and moderate-income families. The area also includes parks, open space, jogging trails, and a creek.

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