The Watsonville City Council on Oct. 22 unanimously approved two new low-income housing developments that will add 18 units to the city and give some families a chance at home ownership.
The developments at 36 Airport Road and Evan Court—both properties are near each other but are separate projects—will be on parcels that are currently vacant.
Because both will offer 100% affordable units, they qualify the city for a “density bonus,” a tool used by developers and jurisdictions to add more units in exchange for offering a public benefit…