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>> >>SUSAN: SAN DIEGO COUNCILMAN TODD GLORIA AND OTHER CITY LEADERS GATHERED THIS MORNING
TO CELEBRATE THE RESTORATION OF THE MASON HOTEL LOCATED ON FIFTH AVENUE. THE STRUCTURE
WAS DESTROYED BY A FIRE IN 2004, BUT IT IS NOW HOME TO 16 RESIDENTS, INCLUDING DALLAS
EDGE WHO SAYS IT'S THE FIRST TIME IN 13 YEARS HE'S HAD A KEY TO HIS OWN HOME.
>> >>: IT'S A COMMUNITY MINDED BUILDING, I FEEL VERY SAFE, I'VE GOT ACCESS TO ALL THE
MAJOR TROLLIES, ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO. >> >>: EACH OF THE 16 STUDIO UNITS HAS A KITCHEN
AND PRIVATE BATHROOM. REDEVELOPED FOR AT RISK HOMELESS PEOPLE.
>> >>SUSAN: THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION IS ALSO INNOVATING THE HOTEL SANFORD.
IT WILL SOON BE HOME TO 130 LOW INCOME SENIORS. AND ANOTHER PROJECT ON NINTH AND BROADWAY
RECENTLY BROKE DOWN AND WILL PROVIDE 250 RENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR FAMILIES AS WELL AS YOUTH AGING
OUT OF FOSTER CARE. SUSAN MURPHY, KPBS NEWS.