Lotus House Overtown Expansion
Summary
Lotus House wants to grow its campus with transitional housing for women and children plus small commercial spaces like a cafe and thrift shop on ten mostly vacant parcels. The board signed off 8-2, but two members worry the 'Open' zoning unlocks state Live Local density the city can't rein in.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeless women and children served by Lotus House, plus Overtown residents gaining services and jobs.
The sole remaining homeowner on the block, who asked that his property not be included.
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