Select events in the project history are listed below, beginning with the most recent event.
On August 27, 2024, the City Council held a study session and staff received feedback to prepare a request for qualifications (RFQ) document to solicit interest from affordable housing developers for the redevelopment of Parking Plazas 1, 2 and/or 3. The RFQ is anticipated to be released in fall 2024, with the goal of identifying qualified developers to construct affordable housing and replacement public parking on one or more of the selected City-owned downtown parking lots.
The general project timeline outlined in the Housing Element is as follows:
2023 - Conduct feasibility study (Complete)
2024 - Issue request for proposals for affordable housing development
2025 - Complete development entitlements
2027 - Seek to complete development of 345 or more affordable housing units