Mary Avenue Villas Affordable Housing Advocacy
Summary
Dozens of advocates, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities packed the meeting to urge the council to finally approve the Mary Avenue Villas affordable housing project, emphasizing the urgent need for independent living options as aging parents grow older.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project previously received $4 million in city funding.
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council — April 1, 2026
The Garden Gate Coalition challenged prior council actions regarding street vacation and land disposition for the Mary Avenue project, citing procedural defects and lack of proper sequencing.
City Council — March 3, 2026
The city approved vacating a portion of Mary Avenue and declaring it surplus land to enable a 40-unit affordable housing project serving intellectually and developmentally disabled residents, amid neighborhood concerns regarding parking and traffic.
Planning Commission — February 10, 2026
The city is vacating a portion of the Mary Avenue right-of-way to allow the construction of a 40-unit affordable housing project tailored for low-income residents and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
City Council — February 3, 2026
The city is partnering with Charities Housing to build a 40-unit affordable housing complex on Mary Avenue, with 19 units reserved for adults with developmental disabilities. While advocates praise the project for fulfilling critical housing needs, nearby residents strongly object to the loss of 89 parking stalls and potential traffic hazards.
City Council — January 21, 2026
Dozens of advocates, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities packed the meeting to urge the council to finally approve the Mary Avenue Villas affordable housing project, emphasizing the urgent need for independent living options as aging parents grow older.
City Council — January 20, 2026
Dozen of residents, parents, and advocates packed the council chambers to urge the city to move forward with the Mary Avenue Villas project, providing much-needed independent living and support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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