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West Palm Beach says it will exceed 1,400-unit affordable housing goal by 2027
Summary
Mayor Keith James told a sold-out State of the City breakfast the city has delivered or put into development 815 affordable and workforce housing units since 2019 and is on track to exceed a 1,400-unit goal by the end of his term in 2027, citing projects including The Spruce and two South Dixie developments.
Mayor Keith James said West Palm Beach has delivered or put into development 815 affordable and workforce housing units since 2019 and is on track to exceed a target of 1,400 units by the end of his mayoral tenure in 2027.
The mayor framed housing progress as central to economic opportunity. "Do we want to be a city where everyday people can't pay their rent Or will we continue finding innovative solutions and breaking ground on affordable housing units?" Mayor Keith James asked the audience during his State of the City address on Jan. 30.
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