Affordable Workforce Housing Project at 1st and D Streets

Heavy machinery in the empty lot at 1st and D Street

Background

Following the demolition and removal of debris from the corner of 1st and D Streets in downtown, the City of Salida will soon kick off a process to design and eventually build workforce housing on the site. The City has partnered with Artspace—a nationally acclaimed non-profit real estate development organization—to oversee the development of rental apartments that will provide much-needed affordable housing for the community. Artspace, who completed a needs analysis for the City in 2022, also brings with them some funding for the project via a variety of private foundation sources and public programs. See artspace.org for more information about Artspace and examples of some of their projects around the country.

Opportunities for community feedback on design options for the project will be provided this fall and further refinement of the design will continue through early 2024. Once funding is secured, the project will be bid out for construction (target Summer 2024). Ideally, the project will be ready for move-in sometime in 2025. Stay tuned to the City’s website (cityofsalida.com) for additional information as it becomes available. 

 

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Updates

The City of Salida wants your input on architectural elements for the Space to Create 1st and D Workforce Apartments!

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1standD_2

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A group of people watch heavy machinery demolish the buildings on site
Empty lot with heavy machinery after building demolition at 1st and D Streets
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