Housing developer backs off project

Site was for at-risk and formerly homeless seniors

An affordable housing project on the San Dimas and La Verne border that sparked public opposition has been put to rest.

The proposed affordable housing site for at-risk and formerly homeless seniors, located at 740 E. Foothill Blvd., became a point of contention, resulting in a joint meeting of elected La Verne and San Dimas officials in July 2023.

Both cities cited a lack of transparency and communication from developer National CORE and eventually involved Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger to intervene and delay the project due to both residents’ and elected officials’ concerns over the proximity to schools, parking issues, and traffic concerns.

After several months of no project updates, it was announced in a joint news release from Barger’s office with San Dimas and La Verne city officials that the project would not be moving forward.

“I thank National CORE for having listened to the community. Their willingness and participation in discussions with neighbors, residents, and local officials was critical and helped clarify the concerns with this location,” Barger said in the release.

The La Verne and San Dimas mayors said National CORE made the “right” call by halting the project.

“Now, we will continue to work on considering a more appropriate site that ensures the community is heard and that any project is the right fit for the location,” San Dimas Mayor Emmett Badar said in the news release.

The original site on Foothill Boulevard currently houses Olive’s Neighborhood Market in a renovated former drive-thru dairy.