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Council backs pursuing ASEC funding for Mill Station affordable housing; asks for design flexibility on single‑family component
Summary
Council members directed staff to pursue Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (ASEC/ASIC) funding for the 60‑unit Mill Station affordable housing project and indicated support for design review paths that allow more community input while authorizing a local funding commitment to bridge an estimated $6.3 million gap.
Rancho Cordova council members on Wednesday signaled support for advancing the Mill Station affordable housing project at the former Mills Crossing site and pursuing an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (ASEC/ASIC) application, while remaining cautious about the market‑rate single‑family component.
Project and funding basics
Stefan Heisler, the city's housing manager, said the Mill Station affordable project would include about 60 units, a community room and outdoor play area and serve households earning up to 80% of the area median income. Staff told the council the preferred funding route is the ASEC/ASIC round that bundles housing and transportation investments; the project could be competitive because of proximity to the Hornwood light rail station. Heisler estimated a local…
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