More than 100 friends, Dallas dignitaries, C.C. Young board members and residents, and future residents of The Overlook witnessed the breaking of ground for the much anticipated $40 million six-story mid-rise building soon to be perched above White Rock Lake.

“This is a proud day in the history of C.C. Young,” said Ken Durand, president and CEO in his welcoming remarks.

“Thanks to the bold vision of our board, The Overlook represents an exciting new future for Texas seniors.”

U.S. Congressmen Jeb Hensarling and Pete Sessions were represented by staff members who read letters of congratulations from the two House of Representatives members, who were unable to attend because of their duties in Washington.

Both acknowledged C.C. Young’s visionary leadership in senior care, as well as the positive economic impact The Overlook will have in East Dallas.

With 108 apartments, The Overlook will measure 232,000 square-feet and will be home to approximately 140 new residents when the doors open in 19 months.

Residents will have private balconies, underground parking and beautiful views of either White Rock Lake or C.C. Young’s new Central Park.

The building will also house a new main kitchen serving two dining rooms in The Overlook, as well as all facilities on C.C. Young’s 20-acre campus.

New residents can choose from 10 floor plans, and will have housekeeping services and free memberships at The Point, Center for Arts and Education at C C. Young.

80 units in the new development have already been sold, leaving only 28 units currently available.

Those interested in learning about residency at The Overlook can call 214-841-7474 for more information.