Half Moon Bay Approves Mercy Housing Project Amid Local Referendum
What happened
Half Moon Bay's City Council approved agreements with Mercy Housing for a new housing project on city-owned land. The proposal, known as 555 Kelly, includes 39 income-restricted apartments and one manager’s unit, with an estimated cost of $41.6 million. Although the City Council adopted the ordinance on May 5, opponents gathered enough signatures to force a referendum, Measure Q, which voters will decide on.
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Why it matters
The project aims to provide affordable housing for aging agricultural workers, addressing local housing shortages. The outcome of Measure Q could determine if the ordinance takes effect, potentially halting the city's housing plan.
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Who's involved
- Mercy HousingHousing organization developing the project in Half Moon Bay.
- Half Moon BayCity where the affordable housing project is being developed.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Mercy HousingSpeculative
Mercy Housing might face reduced funding or contracts if the Measure Q referendum rejects the ordinance.
- Half Moon BaySpeculative
Half Moon Bay could see the housing project halted, affecting local housing supply and development costs.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Mercy Housing
Housing organization
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Half Moon Bay
city in San Mateo County, California, United States
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