The Westmoreland County Housing Authority purchased a six-acre property in Rostraver for $600,000 to develop Willowbrook Commons, a 50-unit senior apartment building. Construction could begin as soon as next summer, according to multiple sources. One outlet, Triblive, reported that construction is poised to start next month, but this claim is not corroborated by other accounts. The project is located adjacent to Willowbrook Plaza on Route 51. Rostraver Township commissioners are expected to vote on a zoning change for the property during their next meeting on October 2. The Willowbrook Commons project is planned to be similar to Grand View Senior Residences in Irwin, which opened in 2024 and has maintained a 100% occupancy rate with a waiting list of more than 200 people, according to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority. Triblive.com reported that the project is funded through federal tax credits awarded by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and a $1.3 million allocation from Westmoreland County. Rostraver Township has an estimated population of approximately 15,300 residents, with 27.5% over the age of 62, according to wchaonline.com. Rostraver Township Commissioners President Jeffrey Johnson said the project is needed in the township, according to monvalleyindependent.com.