On Wednesday night, March 1, the Fairfax Town Council pivoted to a new, less controversial path to getting to yes on Victory Village. Responding to overwhelming support from an overflow audience, the Council directed staff (1) to develop a new zoning district exclusively for senior housing, and (2) to process the Victory Village application in…
The Town of Fairfax is considering a new strategy for getting to “yes” on Victory Village, a 54-unit affordable housing project for seniors. A staff report on the March 1 Town Council agenda asks whether the Council wants to consider creating a new senior housing zone at the same time as considering the Victory Village…
Families move in! Great news! Families have begun moving into Oma Village, a community of 14 small rental homes in Novato. Developed and managed by Homeward Bound, these green, affordable apartments offer children’s services, including a homework club, a room for tutoring, and activities for families in the community building. Fixed, affordable rents will allow…
Last week we sent you a note about Fairfax’s Victory Village Affordable Senior Housing proposal, and we asked you to attend the Planning Commission meeting this Thursday in support. BUT– based on community input, the Victory Village proposal per se is not on Thursday’s agenda but a zoning ordinance amendment is. So rather than come to the meeting,…
On January 19, the Fairfax Planning Commission will consider Victory Village, a proposed 54-unit affordable senior housing project. The Marin Environmental Housing Collaborative – MEHC – is standing up for this badly needed environmentally friendly, affordable housing. Victory Village needs your support now. Here’s how: Attend and speak at the hearing. Email a support letter…