Torrence Place welcomes community to newly opened residences
48 units offer health plus housing
LANSING, Ill. (April 26, 2023) – Under bright blue skies and sunshine, Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam unveiled a newly cast, newly painted Tri-Motors Airplane sculpture in front of Torrence Place, a new member of the Lansing community. Located at 2320 Thornton-Lansing Road, the 48-unit development is “focused on serving the residents of Lansing, including your persons with disabilities and your veteran population,” said Josh, a Torrence Place representative. “We are also proud to lift up…the incredible achievements within Lansing.” The Tri-Motors Airplane — part of a community art project in 2006 — is a symbol of Lansing’s long association with Henry Ford and the Ford Hangar, as Mayor Eidam explained during the unveiling:
Sam Comrie, Project Manager for the development, said the sculpture was painted to complement the mural on the side of the building. An interior mural is planned as well to continue the theme.
“The airport is such a nice part of Lansing’s history,” said Comrie, “and was a really nice connection for us. I had a lot of fun with this part of the project.”
The unveiling of the sculpture followed a series of speeches and presentations in the main lobby of the building. Representatives from Full Circle Communities, the parent company of Torrence Place, thanked the various partners and levels of government who were involved in making Torrence Place a reality. The project is unique in that it offers both housing and health care in the same building. Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) operates a health clinic on the first floor.
Attendees were invited to enjoy refreshments on the patio, and guided tours were offered throughout the afternoon.
Six different floor plans are available at Torrence Place, and all apartments are equipped with accessibility features and ample storage. As of this writing, 13 apartments are still available for rent.
Source: Melanie Jongsma, The Lansing Journal
