By AZ Big Media
The City of Chandler and Gorman & Company celebrated the grand opening of Villas on McQueen on Tuesday, June 9, marking the completion of Chandler’s first public housing project converted through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The 157-unit affordable housing development replaces two public housing communities originally built in 1972 that served Chandler families for more than 50 years.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and City Councilmembers, Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart, representatives from the Arizona Department of Housing, Maricopa County, City of Chandler staff and commissioners, Gorman & Company and HUD, recognized community artists whose artwork is featured throughout the property.
“Villas on McQueen is a milestone that has been years in the making, and I’m honored to celebrate what is possible when a community comes together with a shared purpose,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. “These modern, affordable homes replace aging public housing with safe, dignified places to live. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our partners, city staff and residents who helped shape this vision. This project reaffirms our commitment that Chandler should be a place where people of every income level can thrive.”
