AHSC award: Park Lane Homes and Pierson Boulevard revitalization
Summary
The city won a $36 million Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities award — $24 million loan plus $11.2 million in grants — to fund the first 87-unit phase of Park Lane Homes, an early childhood education center, and a complete-street remake of Pearson Boulevard.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brings $36 million in state loan and grant funds to the city for affordable housing and street improvements.
Affordable housing residents, families needing childcare, and everyone who drives, walks, or bikes on Pearson Boulevard.
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Planning Commission - February 10, 2026
The city won a $36 million Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities award — $24 million loan plus $11.2 million in grants — to fund the first 87-unit phase of Park Lane Homes, an early childhood education center, and a complete-street remake of Pearson Boulevard.
City Council - January 20, 2026
A $36.3 million state award funds 87 affordable units at Park Lane Homes and a full downtown rebuild of Pierson Boulevard — wider sidewalks, shade trees, bike lanes, a SunLine transit station and a micro-transit loop to the I-10 job center. The city chips in a $2.76 million match.
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