Senior Bridge adult housing opens in Phoenix

The new transitional housing complex provides 40 units for those 55 and older experiencing homelessness, with 56 more units coming in the second phase.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:48am

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The city of Phoenix has announced the opening of the first phase of Senior Bridge, a transitional housing complex for those 55 and older experiencing homelessness. The new complex, which is operating in partnership with homeless advocate Mercy House, has 40 units available now with an additional 56 units coming in the second phase. Phoenix invested $750,000 for the first batch of units and plans to invest $9.6 million for the second phase.

Why it matters

The opening of Senior Bridge is part of Phoenix's broader five-prong plan to address homelessness in the greater area, with a goal to reduce it by 2029. Housing is one of the key pillars of this plan, which also includes prevention, neighborhood safety, coordination, and accountability.

The details

The new Senior Bridge complex is located at 28th and Van Buren streets in Phoenix. It will provide 'light-touch support' to residents on their path to permanent housing. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego spoke at the opening ceremony, saying the city council and her office always make 'unanimous and broadly-supported' housing decisions and this project will continue to showcase Phoenix's innovation in addressing homelessness.

  • The Phoenix City Council approved the five-prong homelessness plan in February 2026.
  • The first 40 units of Senior Bridge are now open, with an additional 56 units coming in the second phase.

The players

Kate Gallego

The mayor of Phoenix who spoke at the opening ceremony for Senior Bridge.

Mercy House

A homeless advocate organization that is operating the new Senior Bridge housing complex in partnership with the city of Phoenix.

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What they’re saying

“We know a lot of people want to live here and we want to make sure everyone has a safe place to call home. This project has a lot of people who came together to make it happen. I'm so thankful to all of you who worked with us on that.”

— Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix

What’s next

The city plans to release the results of this year's Point-in-Time homelessness count in mid-spring, which will provide more data on the scope of homelessness in the Phoenix area.

The takeaway

The opening of Senior Bridge is a significant step forward in Phoenix's comprehensive strategy to address homelessness, demonstrating the city's commitment to providing stable, transitional housing options for vulnerable populations.