Affordable Housing Headed to National City | News [Video]

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An exciting groundbreaking today in National City marked the beginning of construction for a new multi-family affordable housing community.

Union Tower will bring 94 new affordable homes to 2312 F Ave., the first phase in an eight-phase development. When Union Tower is complete, it will offer residents 45 one-bedroom units, 24 2-bedroom units and 24 3-bedroom units along with one manager’s unit.

In addition, 24 of the apartments will be reserved for veterans and provide wrap-around supportive services including case management, physical and mental health care and service coordination.

“The County of San Diego has invested more than $314 million in affordable housing since 2017 and is all in on its creation and preservation,” said Caroline Smith, interim director of the Health and Human Services Agency. “Our $3.5 million investment in Union Tower from the Innovative Housing Trust Fund and allocation of 24 vouchers for veterans will help keep these …