Santa Cruz Considers 245-Unit Downtown Housing Proposal

Several U.S. cities are addressing housing challenges through new developments and reforms. In Santa Cruz, Lincoln Property Co. proposed an eight-story building with 245 homes and commercial space as part of a downtown expansion plan aiming to add 1,600 new homes and improve public spaces. Baltimore City Council introduced a package of housing reform bills to facilitate redevelopment of vacant properties, though experts argue more fundamental tax policy changes are needed to incentivize development effectively. San Antonio hosted a mayoral forum where candidates discussed their plans to tackle housing and homelessness issues. Meanwhile, Polk County, Florida, opened Jersey Commons, a 68-unit affordable housing community specifically designed for individuals with behavioral health issues and those experiencing homelessness, highlighting the link between stable housing and mental health treatment success.