Imperial Beach Church Property Demolished for Affordable Housing Project
What happened
Wakeland Housing partnered with the Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center to develop a $36.2 million affordable housing project and a $3.2 million update to the neighborhood center. The new complex includes 50 apartments for seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The project utilizes a site that was formerly the United Methodist Church, which was demolished to allow for the development.
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Why it matters
The combined projects allow the Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center to continue serving as a hub for various nonprofit social service agencies. The church building was closed in 2018 due to its poor condition and a shrinking congregation.
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Who's involved
- United Methodist ChurchThe church whose property was located in Imperial Beach and was subsequently razed.
- Imperial BeachThe city where the former church property was located and where the new development is situated.
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The entities involved
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United Methodist Church
Methodist Mainline Protestant denomination based in the United States
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Imperial Beach
city in San Diego County, California, United States