By Matthew Millen Santa Monica
The solution to avoid eviction for the tenants in the Teriton Apartments is simple. The city of Santa Monica should give Community Corp. of Santa Monica the money to buy this building and convert it to an affordable housing project. The Or Khaim Hashalom organization can use the money from the sale to purchase a property that is not a landmark, develop the replacement property to meet their needs, and this is a win-win situation for everyone involved. I urge the City Manager to direct the staff to take the appropriate action to convert this historic building to an affordable housing project.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 19, 2006. Read the original PDF.