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City marks Zinnia opening and advances family housing plans near Hobar Crossing
Summary
City staff described the grand opening of Zinnia, a 55-unit permanent supportive housing project, and reported work on a larger family housing development with a proposed daycare partnership.
A city representative reported that the Zinnia project, a 55-unit permanent supportive housing development, held a grand opening and that the city is advancing a separate family-housing project, Ascent at Hobar Crossing, which will include larger family units and an on-site childcare partner.
The presenter described Zinnia as permanent supportive housing with on-site caseworkers and therapy supports to help residents with job readiness, recovery and other services; staff said the design includes trauma-informed elements such as higher ceilings and sight lines intended to reduce anxiety. The presentation framed these developments as part of the city's ongoing housing work to reduce homelessness and provide supportive services.
Staff also recounted a recent groundbreaking for the Ascent at Hobar Crossing, located near 17th and Hobar on property owned by the Longmont Housing Authority. They said the project will include three- and four-bedroom apartments intended for families and that a partnership with Wild Plum (a childcare provider) is planned to supply on-site day care.
