BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A $34 million adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the former Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo, converting three hospital buildings into 80 units of affordable housing.

Belmont Housing Resources has partnered with Montante Construction to transform the historic medical facility into much-needed housing for families in Western New York.

"This is targeted for families with incomes that range between 30 to 80 percent of the area median income," said Brad Packard, President & CEO of Belmont Housing Resources for WNY.

The need for affordable housing in the region has become increasingly urgent as costs continue to rise.

"I think we are all aware of the effects of inflation," Packard said. "We've seen housing costs begin to really skyrocke

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