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Pajaro Valley board reviews feasibility study for educator/workforce housing on district sites
Summary
Architects presented options for workforce housing on multiple Pajaro Valley Unified sites, estimating roughly 80—100 units per feasible site and costs in the tens of millions; trustees supported staff surveys and community engagement before selecting sites. Public commenters urged safeguards for unhoused youth and attention to neighbors.
Architects hired by Pajaro Valley Unified presented a feasibility study on Dec. 11 outlining how the district could use surplus or underused school property to build workforce housing for educators and classified staff.
The study, introduced by Chief Business Officer Jenny, outlined models districts elsewhere have used to fund projects (a bond seed plus construction loans repaid with rental income) and showed precedents including Jefferson Union and Santa Cruz City Schools. Consultant Ralph Leroux said typical…
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