Civil Municipal - June 2024

District Heights, noting its role in attracting residents to the city. “We want to have open arms for our families, professionals, seniors that are here,” she conveys. In terms of the availability, Street admits that it is a blessing and a curse. “The blessing is that we are built out with naturally occurring affordable housing, which is housing that was built in the 40s, 50s, 60s, that typically have a smaller footprint, think Cape Cod styles. And in the current market, these homes still command $400,000 prices.” Drawing attention to the neighboring areas where townhomes and condos are selling for almost twice that amount, he says,“So, that Cape Cod starts to look a lot more appealing for families that are looking to age in their communities, as well as people who are coming into the home-buying market for the first time.” On the cursed side, he admits that the options 132 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06