WPB Mayor, HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, Community Partners Celebrate Home At Tamarind

From the City of West Palm Beach:

June 22, 2020

On June 22, 2020, West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson and other dignitaries came together to celebrate the opening of “Home at Tamarind.” A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held to mark the opening of the City’s latest affordable housing community. The six-unit development is designed for individuals with developmental disabilities who are either homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The home is located at 2100 N. Tamarind Avenue.

Home at Tamarind is the result of a public/private/non-profit partnership between the City of West Palm Beach’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), Palm Beach County, Quantum Foundation, Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Gulfstream Goodwill and GL Homes.

Home at Tamarind is in line with Mayor Keith A. James’ 300 in 3 initiative, which aims to create at least 300 affordable housing units within three years. Since January, 93 units have come online as part of this goal.

“We are so excited to finally inaugurate Home at Tamarind because of the significance it will play for six deserving individuals,” said Mayor Keith A. James. “Not only will this be a place to call home, but also this development will provide stability, renewed confidence and a sense of togetherness warmly shared among residents.”

With Mayor James, Dr. Carson toured Home at Tamarind. Dr. Carson also visited City Hall and toured the City’s HUD assisted projects including Dr. Alice Moore Apartments (located at 335 27th Street) and The Palms (located at 906 15 Street).

“I was thrilled to join the community to keep the positive momentum going with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new ‘Home at Tamarind.’ This ribbon cutting was a warm welcome for the West Palm Beach residents who will soon call this wonderful, new development home,” said Secretary Ben Carson. “The multiple affordable housing developments in West Palm Beach are a testament to the near-limitless possibilities when the government and the private sector work together to achieve our shared goals.”

To learn more about the City’s HCD or what assistance programs are available, please visit https://www.wpb.org/government/housing-community-development. To speak with a team member, call (561) 822-1250 (TTY: 800-955-8771)

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