Dozens took their frustration to the street and rallied in opposition to the housing project, which they said will destroy their neighborhood. "It’s a horrible plan and it’s short-sided," said Leiauna Anderson with the Stop Midvale-Pico Coalition. The 33-bed Midvale Housing project is slated to be built on a city-owned parking lot on Pico Boulevard in Midvale Avenue.
In fact, we've found two alternative locations within our district that would house more people and cost less to the taxpayers," another member told FOX 11. Since the project was announced, the property owner of the buildings next door hasn’t been able to find new renters. "There's been a major financial impact, obviously. But the loss of all the rental income and no, no prospects for leasing it again. So it's basically going to be a dead building," said Ed Jirele.