Dear KING ROAD VALLEY AL Neighbors,
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I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to talk about something important that’s happening in our community. You may have heard that there is a new senior housing project being built near our street called King’s Way Senior Housing. The developers, along with the City of Valley, are planning to build homes for seniors on the corner of King Road and 55th Street.
While new housing can seem like a good thing, I’m concerned that this project might be just the beginning of a larger plan to change our neighborhood — and not in a way that benefits all of us. I believe that residents like us could be moved out as part of a bigger project, even if that’s not what we’ve been told. Let me explain why.
Examples of What Can Happen
In other cities, similar projects have started with building senior housing, just like here in Valley. But over time, more and more changes happen, and eventually, long-time residents are forced out, even if it wasn’t part of the original plan.
For example:
In Birmingham, Alabama, the Southtown Court public housing was demolished to make way for new housing. At first, the plan seemed like it would help seniors, but many people who lived there were not able to come back to the new homes. Some people even filed a lawsuit because they were worried about being displaced and losing their homes. (birminghamtimes.com)
In Huntsville, Alabama, they are doing something called the Mill Creek Redevelopment. They are tearing down old public housing and replacing it with new homes, but many residents are worried they won’t have a chance to stay. Some of the new homes are for seniors, but they are also changing things for working families and others who have lived in the area for a long time. (waff.com)
These examples show that when senior housing is built first, it can sometimes lead to other changes that push out longtime residents. The new homes may look nice, but if we’re not careful, we could lose our community and our homes.
Next Steps: JOIN the King Road Neighborhood Union
To make sure we protect our neighborhood, I’m starting something called the King Road Neighborhood Union. The goal of this union is to make sure that everyone in our neighborhood is treated fairly during any changes that come. We need to be aware of what’s happening, stand together, and make sure that our voices are heard.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Join the King Road Neighborhood Union – Together, we can make sure that we are all included in the decisions about our homes and neighborhood.
Attend the next City Council meeting – I’ll keep everyone updated about when these meetings are happening. We need to let the city know what we think and make sure our community’s needs are met.
Share your concerns – If you’ve been told something or have concerns about the redevelopment, please let me know. We want to gather as many thoughts and ideas as possible to protect everyone in the neighborhood.
Keep in touch – I’ll be organizing a neighborhood meeting soon so we can all talk and plan together. Stay tuned for more details.
By forming a strong neighborhood union, we can make sure we all have a safe and affordable place to live, and we can protect our homes, families, and community.
Thank you for reading this letter, and we look forward to working with you all!
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