Summary
The council approved $2.76 million in federal HOME funds for a 100-unit senior housing project, but a resident flagged that per-unit costs have climbed to $878,000 and completion isn't expected until late 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2,756,073 in federal HOME funds; total project cost now estimated at $87.8 million.
Seniors, including 48 units set aside for seniors experiencing homelessness.
Critics argue the high per-unit cost diverts resources from faster, cheaper housing models.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Oct 13, 2026
The city committed $2.75 million in federal HOME funds toward a 100-unit affordable senior housing project, though a commenter noted costs have jumped from $63 million to $87.8 million.
City Council Meeting: - Oct 13, 2026
The council approved $2.76 million in federal HOME funds for a 100-unit senior housing project, but a resident flagged that per-unit costs have climbed to $878,000 and completion isn't expected until late 2028.
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