Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee
Coverage of Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Affordable-Housing Restrictions at Holly Street Village to Expire in February
The affordable-housing restrictions at Holly Street Village Apartments, a 374-unit complex with 75 units reserved for very low-income households, are set to expire in February. The Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will receive an informational update on the expiration but will not vote on any action.
- Pasadena Committee to Launch Planning for Year-Round Homeless Shelter
The Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will hold a kick-off discussion to establish a year-round homeless shelter in Pasadena, focusing on feedback regarding the shelter's timing and basic design. The process aims to determine the shelter's size, location, timing, and cost as outlined by city staff.
- Year-Round Homeless Shelter Plans Head to Committee for Early Direction
The Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will discuss establishing Pasadena’s year-round homeless shelter on July 1, with city staff seeking guidance on opening timelines and target populations. The City Council prioritized the shelter in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, led by an interdepartmental team.
- Homeless Response System Faces Increasing Financial Challenges
The city’s Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee will review the 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count as officials plan for a year-round shelter. Anticipated reductions in federal, state, and county funding threaten to strain the city’s homelessness response, despite a first decline in unsheltered homelessness in five years.