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Speak Up: Old Town church eyes building apartments on site

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Scottsdale United Methodist Church in Old Town has submitted an application to build 82 workforce apartments along the eastern boundary of it 4.8-acre property on Miller Road to help boost a flagging congregation, J. Graber reports. Here’s what readers had to say on NextDoor:

“I don't really see a downside to the idea.” — Nina E.
“Love it! Our seniors who can’t afford housing here can now stay in their communities and close to their support circles of friends and families.” — Annie Bee
“This is awful.” — Brooke Sterling
“As long as it’s low-income housing and work is done with a reliable not-for-profit organization. Senior housing is really needed as we are seeing more unhoused seniors struggling in our community.” — Margaret McBride
“What are ‘workforce apartments?’” — Phillip S.
“The vacancy rate for apartments has been increasing. We don’t need any more apartments in Old Town.” — Patty Miller

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Opinion

Speak Up: Old Town church eyes building apartments on site

Posted Friday, August 1, 2025 7:00 am

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“I don't really see a downside to the idea.” — Nina E.
“Love it! Our seniors who can’t afford housing here can now stay in their communities and close to their support circles of friends and families.” — Annie Bee
“This is awful.” — Brooke Sterling
“As long as it’s low-income housing and work is done with a reliable not-for-profit organization. Senior housing is really needed as we are seeing more unhoused seniors struggling in our community.” — Margaret McBride
“What are ‘workforce apartments?’” — Phillip S.
“The vacancy rate for apartments has been increasing. We don’t need any more apartments in Old Town.” — Patty Miller