Affordable units on the way
Nacho Gracia, left, of Northtown Housing Development Corp. led a ground breaking ceremony for the San Sevaine Villas Monday morning.
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Staff Photographer
Much to the chagrin of neighbors, officials broke ground on San Sevaine Villas, an affordable housing complex planned on Foothill Boulevard near East Avenue. The 225-unit project met fierce opposition when the City Council approved it in 2007.
But times were different then. Perhaps with all this foreclosure mess, residents are more understanding of the need for housing at all income levels.
Not really, said Gracia, the stigma is still there.
"I wish it was true but I don't think so," he said.
Perhaps Northtown, the housing corporation developing the apartments, should consider giving San Sevaine a fancier name.
Over on Foothill and Center, another affordable housing project unwanted by neighbors is underway. The 166-unit complex is called Villaggio on Route 66.
I live next to a Jiffy Lube. I would love to live next to the Villaggio.
Congrats to Rancho on more low cost housing....just woderful isn't it. For my information on SB cty politics go to www.therealsbcounty.com
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