Lower Providence Township officials announced a pause in proceedings regarding a short-term housing proposal by Resources for Human Development to be built on the grounds of Eagleville Hospital. “Genny’s Place” was proposed to offer occupancy to up to 60 single adults ages 18 years and older from Montgomery County for 60 to 90 days, and resources to help residents live on their own in regular housing. Residents would undergo a screening process to ascertain eligibility. Area residents came out in opposition at meetings and organized a protest against the plan. In a statement, township officials said, “The Lower Providence Township Board of Supervisors has decided to suspend consideration of the supportive short-term housing zoning text amendment. The board has outstanding questions and concerns that have not been answered to their satisfaction. At this time there are no plans to list the text amendment on a future agenda.” Resources for Human Development regional director Owen Camuso said they were surprised to hear the township was suspending the meeting and was unaware of any “outstanding questions” from township officials, stating they have been open and willing to answer any questions from anybody, including those in opposition to the project.
Source: The Reporter; 4/26/2024