Maricopa County officials celebrated the grand opening of Suncrest Vista at Canyon Trails, a 261‑unit affordable housing community for seniors in Goodyear. The county invested $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to make the development possible.
County speakers said the development is intended for older adults on fixed incomes. "Seniors are our top priority for our board, and they wanna make sure that they have a safe place to call home," Speaker 2 said. Officials said the county funds are dedicated to households earning 50% or less of area median income, a threshold intended to target deep affordability.
Suncrest Vista offers one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom apartments and on‑site amenities including community gardens, gathering spaces and a theater. "What really prevents people from falling into the trauma of homelessness is building community, having family and friends, and that social support network from which to rely on, and this community builds that," Speaker 2 said.
Maricopa County described projects like Suncrest Vista as more than housing. "Housing like this isn't just life changing, it's life saving," Speaker 1 said. Suncrest Vista Canyon Trails is now open in Goodyear; the county directed listeners to maricopa.gov/housing for more information on its affordable housing work.
No votes or formal board actions were recorded in the transcript; the event was presented as a county announcement marking the project's opening.