The City of Santa Fe is moving forward with formal review of a neighborhood stabilization plan designed to prevent displacement in Hopewell Mann, a low-income area experiencing rising property values and new development.
The plan was introduced to the City's Governing Body on August 26 and will move through committee presentations before a final vote scheduled for September 30. It organizes recommended actions into three areas: housing and tenure preservation, job creation and local business support, and improvements to streets, sidewalks, and public spaces.
Developed through a yearlong community planning process, the plan seeks to balance revitalization with strategies that preserve the neighborhood's affordability, cultural heritage, and community stability. The neighborhood is located immediately north of the Midtown campus.
"Hopewell Mann has a deep history and a strong sense of community, and this plan gives us an opportunity to invest in that future while protecting the people, businesses and culture that make this neighborhood special," said Mayor Michael Garcia.
The review schedule includes presentations to the Economic Development Committee, Metropolitan Development Commission, Public Works Committee, and Quality of Life Committee over the coming weeks. Community engagement will continue through the planning process, with Chainbreaker Collective leading opportunities for residents and business owners to shape implementation.