Reno’s City Council approved Ulysses Development Group to convert the former homeless shelter on Record Street into 136 units of affordable housing, despite mixed public reactions and ongoing negotiations.
Reno City Council Approves Ulysses Development Group to Transform Old Homeless Shelter into Affordable Housing
According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno’s City Council has chosen to turn the old homeless shelter on Record Street into 136 affordable housing units. In a close vote, they picked Ulysses Development Group to handle the project. Ulysses Development plans to buy the property for $3.4 million, paid over 15 years and hopes to finish the project by November 2026. The decision came after looking at several proposals for the site.
The old Community Assistance Center was closed in 2021 and had become a target for vandalism. The city received various proposals for the property, including ideas for mixed-income housing and office space. In the end, the council chose Ulysses for their focus on affordable housing and their competitive offer.
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Reno City Council Approves $3.4M Affordable Housing Project – 136 Units to Rise on Record Street by 2026 (PHOTO: Issuu)
Public Opinion Divided Over Reno’s Plan to Convert Old Shelter into Affordable Housing
The public had mixed feelings about the choice. Some residents wanted the shelter to be used again for public services, while others supported Ulysses’ plan for affordable housing. The project will go forward with more negotiations planned before everything is finalized.
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