55-and-older affordable housing on Rosa L. Jones Drive
Summary
Deputy Mayor Goins reported meeting with a developer about allowing duplexes and townhomes in Diamond Square, where over 20 addresses already have multi-family units that current zoning doesn't permit — a proposal may come back to council soon.
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Last discussed Jan 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimates put construction around $1.6 million (about $100,000+ per unit), though officials think real costs will run higher.
Would-be homeowners seeking affordable product and developers building infill housing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
General - Jan 26, 2026
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity presented a Florida Tech student design for 16 one-bedroom homes for residents 55 and older earning 50–80% of area median income, on about 1.4 acres on Rosa L. Jones Drive. Estimated cost is around $1.6 million, and Habitat says it would be homeownership, not rentals. The board welcomed the concept and asked to be kept updated, noting senior housing is one of its goals.
City Council - Jan 13, 2026
Deputy Mayor Goins reported meeting with a developer about allowing duplexes and townhomes in Diamond Square, where over 20 addresses already have multi-family units that current zoning doesn't permit — a proposal may come back to council soon.
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