(Center Square) – Hundreds of new affordable housing units will be built in Glendale as part of a $120 million project.
Maricopa County officials said the project will break ground on Friday and be completed in two phases.
Maricopa County Oversight Board Vice Chairman Clint Hickman said, “Remember what they say about how elephants eat. Take one bite at a time. That’s what makes it affordable in our area.” It’s a necessary mindset when considering housing in the United States,” he said in a statement. “It will take a while to get the inventory in place where we need it, but the addition of nearly 400 new rental properties in the heart of Glendale makes it affordable, one investment and one partnership at a time. This is just one example of how we can address the housing shortage in .”
The rental has several units dedicated to people with disabilities and special needs, priced between $497 and $1,837 per month, according to a statement. increase. The statement said he will receive $6 million from the American Rescue Plan for the project.
“Everyone deserves a roof over their head and a safe place to call home at an affordable price. “I am committed to the county’s willingness and generosity in finding long-term housing solutions for its residents,” supervisor Steve Gallardo said in a statement. I know we will continue to be partners.”
Affordable housing is becoming a hot issue in the Valley as more people move to the area and costs rise across the board. $1,509 per month. rent cafe.
Urban areas are also facing a homelessness crisis, with an estimated 9,000 people homeless in Maricopa County as of last year, according to county statistics. “Number of Homeless at a Point in Time”.
