Hudson Apartments is the second of just two single-site permanent supportive housing projects in San Antonio.
, which ultimately aims to house more than 200 older adults in tiny homes and RVs, also provides permanent supportive housing on a sprawling campus on the East Side. That project was developed by the Housing First Community Coalition, but SAMM works with several clients there as well.is we’re able to alleviate some of the stress on the campus Haven for Hope,” said Nikisha Baker, president and CEO of SAMMinistries.
“The occupancy fees are then used to stock the food pantry [and] help with basic needs of residents,” she said. That population often includes people who have criminal histories, Baker said, “but we feel very strongly that permanent supportive housing takes folks who may be a nuisance in an unsheltered environmentRegistered sex offenders cannot live at the Hudson, according to state law, because of its close proximity to SAMM’s childcare center andWhile most of the one- and two-bedroom units are reserved for singles and couples, SAMM will soon pilot a “shared housing” model — otherwise known as roommates...
“It’s still considered affordable housing,” she said. The rent for a one-bedroom at Hudson is about $750 in a city that rarely sees apartments for less than $1,000.Response from the neighborhood It’s that kind of history that led SAMM to purchase the apartments without much fanfare. No zoning changes or permits were required for the new clientele to move in.
“I think it’s a very vocal minority [who have complaints about the Husdon] because … most folks don’t even know what’s going on,” Neal said. “They would be like me and drive by and think: ‘Oh, look, the Hudson got painted’ and just go about their day.” If residents are fleeing domestic violence, “you need controlled access because they’re a very vulnerable population,” Widell said. “You can’t just think everything’s roses, and we’re going to be able to handle these populations — especially if you’re putting disparate groups together.”
“We have to balance … supporting this kind of project and then also making sure that it stays on the rails,” Sanden said.”These people, [who] are so vulnerable, are already living on the streets in our community. I see this [effort] as an opportunity to try something.”
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