Whispering Hills Affordable Housing and Park Site
Summary
The city is starting legal processes to explore building senior affordable housing and a neighborhood park on the long-vacant Whispering Hills site. While some residents support adding affordable housing and green space, others raised concerns about traffic, parking, transparency, and a desire for alternative recreational amenities like a bike pump track.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Development costs and exact project parameters will be determined during subsequent developer negotiations and surplus land proceedings.
Seniors seeking affordable housing options and area residents desiring a developed neighborhood park.
Nearby homeowners who prefer the entire parcel remain exclusively open space and express concerns regarding localized traffic, parking spillover, and outreach transparency.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Regular Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
The city is advancing plans to develop the 6.5-acre Whispering Hills property into affordable senior housing, a park, and parking by declaring it surplus land.
City Council - Regular Meeting - Jun 16, 2026
The city is moving forward to remove the old park designation on a 6.5-acre vacant site to allow affordable senior housing on part of the land while preserving 2.5 acres for a neighborhood park. Neighbors raised questions about future traffic, parking, and how the park space will be maintained.
City Council - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026
The city is advancing plans to split the vacant Whispering Hills park site to build senior affordable housing while preserving a one-acre portion for a dedicated park.
City Council - Regular Meeting - Apr 7, 2026
The city is starting legal processes to explore building senior affordable housing and a neighborhood park on the long-vacant Whispering Hills site. While some residents support adding affordable housing and green space, others raised concerns about traffic, parking, transparency, and a desire for alternative recreational amenities like a bike pump track.
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