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Exploration of senior housing options for the development
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Council Member Susan Zhuang inquires about the possibility of including senior housing in the development. Ken Fisher explains why senior housing is not viable for this particular project but expresses willingness to explore alternatives.
- The project was not originally conceived with senior housing in mind.
- The apartment buildings are too small for HPD proposals, and land acquisition costs would exceed HPD subsidy limits.
- The need to build the platform all at once creates funding uncertainties for senior housing.
- The developers are open to working with the council member's office to identify alternative locations for senior housing.