Charlotte plans motel conversions to tackle housing crisis
One major plan on the table would turn an extended-stay motel on Tuckaseegee Road into affordable studio apartments. The project has already received a recommendation for approval from city staff.
The hotel, currently operating as Budget Inn and Southern Comfort Inn, has 120 rooms in a two-story building. Developers want to convert each of those rooms into individual studio apartments. They’re also exploring the option of turning some storage spaces into living units, which could bring the total to 125 apartments.
In a unique twist, the on-site restaurant will remain open and continue to operate as usual.
Importantly, developers are working with a local nonprofit to make sure long-term residents of the hotel aren’t left without housing. City staff emphasized that the developer won’t officially take over the property until all current tenants have found new places to live.
Charlotte continues to grow, with hundreds of new residents arriving each week, and leaders say projects like this are key to keeping up with the city’s housing needs.
Queen City News will have updates from Monday night’s council meeting on-air and online.
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