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Resident Council’s Revitalization Plan Moves Forward With Support From Housing Authority Commission
In May 2021, U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development required the Housing Authority to develop a Corrective Action Plan to address long standing issues at Golden Gate Village. During last Tuesday’s meeting, the commission also made a commitment to address some immediate issues such as the severe pest infestations at Golden Gate Village.
By Post Staff
The Marin Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted at their Jan. 25 meeting to establish a working group in partnership with the Golden Gate Village Resident Council to further develop the Council’s proposed Revitalization Plan.
The vote represents a major step forward in the group’s efforts to persuade the Housing Authority to implement this plan to revitalize the aging historic housing complex.
Hundreds of supporters participated in the five-hour hearing, speaking in favor of the comprehensive plan, which includes renovation of existing units; preservation of historic buildings; no permanent tenant displacement; sustainable housing; and resident equity and job training opportunities.
“The Resident Council developed this plan with a team of experts, and we are glad to see the commission support moving it forward,” said Royce McLemore, president of the Golden Gate Village Resident Council.
“We hope the Marin Housing Authority will demonstrate its verbal commitment at Tuesday’s meeting to work with us and designate the Resident Plan as the County’s preferred revitalization plan for our community,” he said.
In May 2021, U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development required the Housing Authority to develop a Corrective Action Plan to address long standing issues at Golden Gate Village. During last Tuesday’s meeting, the commission also made a commitment to address some immediate issues such as the severe pest infestations at Golden Gate Village.
View the Revitalization Plan at www.ggvrc.org/ewExternalFiles/RESIDENT%20PLAN_complete.pdf, which lays out a blueprint for addressing these concerns with lower costs and a shorter timeframe than alternative plans previously offered by for-profit, out-of-state developers.
