These projects will be presented to Council for approval for their Redevelopment Tax Abatement applications (RTA). Combined, these projects would convert, renovate, or build over 300 new housing units for families of every means.
SUPPORTIVE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FOR HOMELESS SENIORS Prepared by City Councilor Nichole Rogers Email: [email protected] | Phone: 505-549-0451
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The aim is to build a Supportive Transitional Housing Development for homeless seniors in District 6. This includes:
Fifty (50) ADA-compliant BOXABL-like units or ADUs.
Construction by local providers like LivLab or Estech Global, utilizing Structured Insulated Panels (SIPs).
Location: State, City, or County land.
The development will house up to 50 seniors currently living at the city's Gateway West, formerly known as Westside Shelter.
Background Data (Source: NMCEH in Albuquerque):
Unsheltered individuals aged 55-64 make up 31% of the population.
Individuals aged 65+ make up 30% of the unsheltered population.
111% of these individuals live in emergency shelters.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Humanely and safely house seniors (55+) experiencing homelessness:
Create a village setting tailored to their needs.
Include community spaces for reintegration.
Provide wrap-around services to transition seniors into permanent housing:
Intense Case Management
Healthcare Navigation
Housing Navigation
Senior Volunteer & Employment Navigation
FUNDING NEEDS
Total Required: $4 Million + Land
Sources of Funds:
$1.7 million: Included in the Senate appropriations bill from Senators Heinrich & Lujan (S4786, pg. 195).
$1.7 million: Requested Capital Outlay match from State Legislators (interest already shown).
Seeking State, City, or County land near transit and healthcare.
City Capital Dollars: Will cover the $600,000 shortfall.
This development, located at Central & Alcazar, will transform MRA-owned land into a70-unit affordable housing complex with 1,000 square feet of commercial space. 84% of the housing units will be income-restricted, addressing a critical need for affordable housing in Albuquerque.
The Highlands Central Market & Residence Inn development will feature a 14,900 sq. ft. food hall and a 126-unit Residence Inn. This project is designed to enhance the local economy by creating jobs, stimulating business, and providing a new vibrant space for residents and visitors.
The Garfield is a 16-unit town home project will consist of two separate buildings containing two-story, one-bedroom loft-style units. The development will be LEED Platinum certified, 100% electric, energy efficient, and will incorporate cooling design features, materials, and colors to enhance energy efficiency.
The Park Central commercial-to-residential conversion project will create 101 units of new housing in an abandoned office tower. Features will include a green roof, EV charging stations, a mural painting by a local artist, bike storage, a dedicated car share space, and all electric apartments.
“I am so excited to see all four of these projects in District 6,” said City Councilor Nichole Rogers. “This kind of investment in housing is a huge deal for us and I am so grateful to see this happening.”
The RTA program provides property tax abatement on the incremental property taxes for seven years. The property tax program, applicable in all tax districts, aims to attract private investment, foster high-quality sustainable development, and deliver tangible housing and economic benefits to the community.
For more information and updates on the Redevelopment Tax Abatement Program and other MRA incentives, please visit the Development Incentives page.
Cosecha: A Mixed-use, Mixed-income Residential and Commercial Development
The City of Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency selected Sol Housing to develop a multi-generational housing community at the vacant lot located at 1100 San Mateo Boulevard SE. The proposal features 92 rental apartment units with 2500 square feet of commercial rental space.
Cosecha is planned as a mixed-use, mixed-income residential and commercial development, located at the southeast corner of San Mateo Blvd and Kathryn Blvd. The site is adjacent to the Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) headquarters and part of the master plan for the International District Harvest Market (ID Market).
Cosecha means "harvest" in Spanish, and embodies the idea that a strong, interconnected neighborhood provides the foundation for growth and shared purpose. Sol Housing and architectural firm Hartman & Majewski Design Group, are continuing to work with the International District Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, providing ample opportunities for community input on this proposed apartment community in the ID.
Affordable Housing
Cosecha will consist of approximately 92 units, 46 for seniors and 46 for families. All units will incorporate Universal Design and ADA accessibility and/or adaptability, both of which are needed to help residents maintain their housing stability as their mobility changes or their family mobility needs change. 85% of the units will be income-restricted to support the city’s need for housing affordability for residents with incomes at or below 80% of the AMI. The remaining 15% will allow for households making above 80% of the area’s median income.
Commercial Space
Cosecha will offer 2,500 square feet of carefully planned retail space specifically designed to grow local entrepreneurship and support emerging small businesses. By prioritizing neighborhood-serving businesses and providing affordable, low risk commercial space, we will create both immediate construction jobs and long-term employment opportunities. This retail component will serve as an economic anchor, generating foot traffic and spending that benefits the entire commercial district while fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem essential to community prosperity.
Neighborhood Growth
Cosecha will address the critical housing shortage facing working families and grandparents struggling to care for their grandchildren in Albuquerque. Beyond housing, the project integrates commercial opportunities and edible fruit green spaces that enhance neighborhood safety, walkability, and overall quality of life. The Cosecha Site sits at a major transit corridor and in an area of development and will utilize architectural design to reduce crime and incorporates transit access.
Hotel Voucher Working group.
One of the biggest supports we have for our unhoused residents is our Hotel Voucher Program. It is envisioned as a tool to get our unsheltered populations off the streets, temporarily housed, and connected with long term services. Unfortunately, this program has hit a few roadblocks. Councilor Grout and I, along with others from the city, are looking at the program to redesign it in a way that works for our participants, providers and hoteliers.
Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque City Council passed a groundbreaking ordinance, O-24-52, aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests of residents in manufactured home communities. The new ordinance, known as the “Manufactured Home Community Stability and Empowerment Ordinance,” gives residents resources to keep their homes and communities.
Councilor Renée Grout, and Councilor Nichole Rogers, both longtime advocates for developing affordable housing, introduced the resolution and amendments to address the need for improved administration of the City’s Housing Voucher Programs. It calls for an evaluation of the present processes, expanding and clarifying the Housing Voucher Program’s policies and procedures, creating a centralized referral system, and tracking long-term outcomes for voucher recipients. The resolution mandates several key improvements, read more here https://www.cabq.gov/council/find-your-councilor/district-9/news/city-council-passes-resolution-improving-housing-voucher-program-efficiency-and-transparency
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