The Matriarch of Spirit on Lake
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Spirit on Lake looks a lot like any other apartment complex built over the past few years. But something very specific sets it apart from nearly every other apartment building in the nation: It’s an affordable-housing development aimed at gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender seniors. It was the brainchild of someone who deeply understands the unique challenges of this community – because as an 82-year-old transgender woman, she’s part of it.
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