Permanent supportive housing at 530 Blackstone Drive
Marin County, California
Summary
The Board approved a $2.19 million boost to Catholic Charities' Homekey+ project, funding fire prevention, defensible space, alarm systems, and driveway engineering. Neighbors raised fire and evacuation concerns; a program graduate and a supporter pushed back. The operating agreement returns to the Board within a month or two.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2,191,377 in additional grant funding, bringing the project total to $4,123,295.
Homeless and housing-insecure residents who will occupy the supportive housing units.
Some nearby residents say the project heightens wildfire and evacuation risk in a woody, single-access neighborhood.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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