Sibbald Road housing initiative
Summary
A bill backs turning Charles 'Boobie' Clark Park and Pool in District 10 into a mixed-income housing development. Two residents urged the committee to save the park, citing Health Zone One's obesity and diabetes rates; the bill was deferred at CM Pittman's request.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The East 22nd Street land would have gone at no cost; the Sibbald Road effort asks for negotiation of about 3.45 acres with costs TBD.
Future affordable and workforce housing residents on the 3.45 outparcel acres.
Neighbors who rely on the park, pool and recreation programming in a health-critical zone.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee — November 2, 2026
A bill backs turning Charles 'Boobie' Clark Park and Pool in District 10 into a mixed-income housing development. Two residents urged the committee to save the park, citing Health Zone One's obesity and diabetes rates; the bill was deferred at CM Pittman's request.
City Council — October 27, 2026
The East 22nd Street donation to Destined for a Change was withdrawn this week, while a separate ordinance backing a mixed-income housing initiative at Charles 'Boobie' Clark Park in District 10 advanced. Together they signal the city pushing city-owned land toward housing.
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