Canton approves plan development district for intentional living community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

The Board of Trustees approved a plan development district (PDD) for the Independent Living Alliance to create an intentional residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Supervisor Amry Graham Hudek said.

Hudek reported the proposed community will occupy a 4.23-acre site at the southeast corner of Cherry Hill and Napier roads. The supervisor summary described the project as an intentional residential community designed to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; the transcript did not include detailed design plans, unit counts or financing information.

The board's approval of the PDD advances local land-use approval for the project; the supervisor summary did not include a recorded vote count, conditions of approval, or a timetable for construction. The township will post formal PDD documents, conditions and the development agreement in the official packet.

Supporters say intentional communities can provide tailored housing and supports; the supervisor summary did not record public comment or opposition during the summary report.