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Aurora Housing Authority outlines pipeline of affordable and supportive housing projects
Summary
Aurora Housing Authority leaders presented a portfolio of projects including a 43‑unit permanent supportive housing building with project‑based vouchers, redevelopment of two Section 8 properties, and several proposed mixed‑income developments supported by ARPA, HOME and private activity bond allocations.
The Aurora Housing Authority on Wednesday briefed the City Council on a multi‑project development pipeline intended to add and preserve affordable housing across Aurora, including a new permanent supportive housing building expected to open in 2026.
The presentation, led by Executive Director Steve Blackstock and Director of Housing Development Martin Petroff, detailed projects under construction and in planning, funding sources and timelines for completion. Authority staff emphasized partnerships with the city, federal programs and private developers to produce deeply affordable units and supportive services.
The authority is building Sanctuary on Potomac, a 43‑unit permanent supportive housing project adjacent to the Potomac Medical Campus that will use project‑based Section 8 vouchers administered by the Aurora Housing Authority. Martin Petroff said the building will provide on‑site mental health and recovery services and 24‑hour staffing; he said construction is under way and the project…
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