The Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties announced today that it is submitting a proposal to bring 44 owner-occupied townhomes to midtown St. Pete. The proposed community, called Pelican Place, would offer affordable homeownership for families and individuals making between 30-80% of the area’s median income.
Details of the proposal call for construction in the lot at the corner of 21st St and 18th Ave South, across from the Tangerine Plaza in the Deuces District. Renderings of Pelican Place show several rows of three-story townhomes, complete with a ground-level garage for each one. Extra parking spots and well as green spaces are part of the plan.
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The proposal is part of the Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties’ push to make affordable homeownership a permanent solution in area that is dealing with an affordable housing crisis.
Habitat for Humanity seeks to provide housing through community support
As described on its website, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, “is a part of a global nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope.”
“Partnering with our community, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties brings community volunteers, corporate donors, civic organizations and faith groups together to build affordable homes for struggling, low-income families and individuals throughout Pinellas and Pasco Counties,” the website continues.
This is an ongoing story. Check back here for more updates as news about this development continues to come in.
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