Affordable housing for seniors facing setback despite growing need
The funds would have funded a 187-unit affordable housing development in the Castro, the city’s historically gay neighborhood. The funds would have funded a 187-unit affordable housing development in the Castro, the city’s historically gay neighborhood.
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Amar Cid, deputy director of Community Investments and Planning, said the project had limited funds and much competition, with other applicants scoring higher.
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“Round 8 of the AHSC program had many transformative, impactful community projects. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up-to-date on the latest LGBTQ+ political news. The number of requests was more than twice what we were able to grant this year. Cid stressed that the rejection does not mean that the project is not valuable. ”
a great project…
we hope they consider applying in a subsequent round,” he stated. Cid explained that other projects might have received a lower score because they met specific
or program priorities. The two organizations previously collaborated to create 119 units in two buildings near the Castro District. Mercy Housing’s commitment to resubmitting their application is a step forward, but the struggle for adequate funding continues.
Mercy Housing California said that it will reapply for funding in 2025. The organization expressed optimism in a Bay Area Reporter statement.
“Unfortunately, this does push the schedule back one year. However, we remain committed to delivering 187 units of LGBTQ+ friendly housing as soon as possible,” the organization said.[It’s]Subscribe to the [and]LGBTQ Nation
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