The Jacksonville City Council approved an agreement with disability rights organizations on May 23, settling lawsuits concerning the City’s prior decision to rescind a previously approved supportive housing complex. Read More @ Disability Rights Washington
Construction is expected to begin this fall in Jacksonville on a 23-unit apartment community for disabled adults who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, with priority placement for veterans. Read More @ The Florida Times Union
The Justice Department today announced a settlement with the city of Jacksonville, Florida, to resolve allegations that the city violated the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act when it refused to all ow the development of permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities in its Springfield neighborhood. Read More @ Justice News
When you determine there’s no choice but to fight City Hall in federal court, you’d better have deep pockets Read More @Jax Daily Record
The city resolved Tuesday a federal discrimination complaint stemming from its 2014 decision to stop a local nonprofit from building an apartment complex in Springfield for people with disabilities. Read More @ The Florida Times Union
On Tuesday night, the Jacksonville City Council passed a trio of bills designed to close the books on a conflict between neighborhood activists in Springfield, disability rights groups, and ultimately, the federal Department of Justice. Read More @ Florida Politics
The Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved a settlement agreement that resolves three lawsuits brought against the city and changes the zoning code, allowing a Springfield building to be turned into apartments for the homeless. Read More @ News4Jax
The Jacksonville City Council today approved settlement agreements that would resolve three lawsuits brought against the City of Jacksonville to enforce the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read More Press Release
And now that City Council is considering a $2 million settlement over a discrimination lawsuit, the opponents have shown they still don’t get it.Read More @ The Florida Times Union
The proposed settlement between the city of Jacksonville and two nonprofits regarding a plan by Ability Housing to renovate an apartment building in Springfield that would house homeless veterans. Listen @ News WJCT