Over 100 families in Holladay are getting kicked out as affordable apartments vanish, showing just how fragile our local housing market has become. It’s a major red flag that the city needs to rethink how it balances new development with keeping current residents in their homes.
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The agreement sets terms for developer obligations and city oversight of the affordable housing program.
Residents earning 80% or less of the area median income who need affordable rental options.
The 100+ families facing eviction are the clear losers here, as they're being priced out of the community they call home.
The city is looking at changing the agreement for affordable housing at the Royal Holladay Hills site. This could impact how many affordable units are built or how they are managed.
The city is putting $2.5 million toward affordable housing in the Millrock and Cottonwood Mall areas. Residents want to make sure these units are well-managed and fit into the neighborhood.
The city is looking at ways to increase affordable housing options to keep the community accessible for all residents.
The city is working to finalize a deal to ensure 100 new apartments at the old mall site are kept affordable for local families. This helps meet the city's goal of providing housing options for people at different income levels.
The city is moving $2.5 million in restricted tax money to help developers build affordable housing. This is part of a larger effort to ensure there are more housing options in the Millrock and Cottonwood Mall areas.
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