Located in South Boston, Mary Ellen McCormack (MEM) is an 80-year old deteriorated public housing development that is home to more than 1,000 racially and ethnically diverse low-income families.

Yet, a rare scene unfolded all the same as Santa Cruz City Schools district trustee Kyle Kelley, a vocal pro-housing supporter, approached the public’s lectern to comment on the project. As he began ...

The hope is to have a grand opening to the public in May ... permanent supportive housing project. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: A look inside renovated Candlewood ...