By Rafael Olmeda | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel
The Urban League of Broward County bought a parcel of land more than 20 years ago at the intersection of Northwest 21st Avenue and Northwest 26th Street in Oakland Park. The plan, then, was to build a new headquarters for the civil-rights organization.
Plans change.
Now, with the Urban League leading the way, there’s a new plan for that parcel and for the 19.4 acres north and west of it: 469 residential units for low- and middle-income families, most for rent, with 114 townhomes for sale.
“We wanted this to be something that would serve the whole community and provide permanent housing for people who need it most,” said Urban League CEO Germaine Smith-Baugh. Profit is not the motive, she said. People are.
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