Former Vice Mayor Chappie Jones expressed profound disappointment over the reduction of affordable housing in the El Paseo de Saratoga plan, highlighting the original commitment of 150 affordable homes. He emphasized that the initial inclusion of these homes was crucial in gaining his support for the project, calling it the 'lynchpin' of the development and lamenting the decision to cut such a significant number of affordable units. Jones stated, 'There was so much effort, blood, sweat and tears that went into the plan, and then it went away.'
Jones remarked on the changing market conditions impacting affordable housing commitments, stating, 'I understand market conditions change, but market conditions always change - the one constant is change.' This reflects the frustration many advocates feel about the shifting dynamics of housing development and the loss of commitments in the face of economic pressures, pointing to the challenges that arise when balancing financial feasibility with social responsibility.
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