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Affordable housing: County plans to spend $44 million over two years
Original post made on May 19, 2017
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Posted by Help !
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 19, 2017 at 8:29 am
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 19, 2017 at 8:29 am
So how does one find affordable housing for seniors? Everywhere I've checked the waiting lists are maxed out. Retirement savings built up in the 70s 80s and 90s is useless with today's rental rates.
Posted by buy land
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 19, 2017 at 9:56 am
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 19, 2017 at 9:56 am
There are nonprofits that will build housing but need places to put that housing. This money should go towards buying land that would be used for housing low-income seniors and other disadvantaged people.
Posted by Cayo
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on May 24, 2017 at 12:20 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on May 24, 2017 at 12:20 pm
Since none of the new housing to be built along the El Camino corridor will be for low income or seniors, where will it be built? I'm tired of hearing that no neighborhood wants it near them, as if we low income, disabled people and seniors are trouble. We are the backbone of society, our sweat equity built this area and we deserve to be treated with respect. As it stands now, all wait list are closed for any low income buildings. We need more affordable housing now!
Posted by Joan
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 26, 2017 at 1:47 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on May 26, 2017 at 1:47 pm
I agree, Cayo. Encourage second units as they are perfect for seniors needing housing and seniors needing income. It is a win-win but is largely ignored by the powers that be.
Posted by Joan
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 15, 2017 at 6:08 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 15, 2017 at 6:08 pm
I can see how unconcerned the residents of MP are about the plight of our seniors by the lack of comments here.
Posted by low income housing
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 15, 2017 at 9:01 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 15, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Stanford has thousands upon thousands of acres of land, They could put up the land to house every senior, teacher fireman, policeman, disabled persons, low income, homeless person etc. and not even put a dent in in what they own.
They could retain ownership of the land, let the counties and non profits pay for the construction, get a tax break from state and counties and do a good deed for the community with out putting up any money,
I'm not sure if they want to admit it but with all their growth they are very much contributing to the shortage of affordable housing,
Does this make too much sense?
Posted by Joan
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 16, 2017 at 3:12 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 16, 2017 at 3:12 pm
"Does this make too much sense?"
It makes a lot of sense. Stanford could use just a tiny fraction of their land, build low-rise garden apartments to blend in and reserve it for certain segments of the population. My sister lived in an "Over 55" development and it was quite satisfactory, not new but well maintained. There was an income limit for residents and the rents were VERY reasonable. The units were not large but had a nice layout. We really must do something for our seniors and other local workers who do not have the income it takes to live here.
