2nd Street Acquisition
Description
The city wants to buy a vacant half-acre former freight terminal to build an emergency shelter with up to 40 prefab sleeping units, operated by the Betty Chin foundation. The commission found the acquisition fits the 2040 General Plan.
Impact summary
Adds up to 40 shelter units near the existing cluster of homeless services just outside the Old Town core, with a deed restriction to keep the property in shelter/affordable use.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Eureka
- Address
- 16 2nd Street
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Planning Commission
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
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