By Mark Squibb
The City of Mount Pearl is continuing its push for more high-density housing.
Last Wednesday staff announced the City is accepting expressions of interest for the sale and development of a 2.6-acre site at Mount Carson Avenue and Larsen Street. The site has been earmarked for a high-density residential project with a focus on seniors housing, including assisted living, residential personal care homes, and non-profit housing.
“This is a meaningful opportunity to provide diverse housing solutions for people who grew up here, raised families here, and intend to stay in our community long-term,” said Mayor Dave Aker in a press release. “We are committed to providing housing options suitable for everyone.”
Preference will be given to proposals that include 100 or more units, emphasize accessibility and community integration, and connect to future recreation and parks.
Proposals are due by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.
The announcement came the day after council approved a scaled back tax program as part of the City’s push to encourage more high-density development.
Earlier this spring, the City also earmarked the site of the former swimming pool on Stapleton Road for high-density housing.
The City initially set a deadline of May 8 for submissions but later extended it to May 26 .