The Weekly Wrap - Friday, October 24, 2025

Report Now Available
The City of Santa Fe has released the full report from the July 1, 2025, community engagement event on the micro communities initiative. The event gathered input on safety, neighborhood impacts, planning transparency, and ways to support residents. The report is available on the City's website for community members to review and stay informed on efforts to address homelessness.

Some of the feedback from attendees included:

Neighborhood Impact: Concerns were raised about how micro communities might affect property values, noise levels, cleanliness, and the visual impact on surrounding neighborhoods. There was a fear that these sites would lower property values and create an undesirable environment.

Community Engagement and Transparency: Many attendees expressed frustration with the lack of early and transparent communication regarding micro community sites. They wanted the City to involve residents in the decision-making process earlier, rather than presenting plans after decisions have been made.

Community and Empathy: Some participants hoped micro communities would help

humanize the issue of homelessness and reduce the stigma associated with being unhoused. The

idea was raised that integrating small, well-designed housing sites into neighborhoods would

foster greater understanding and empathy toward unhoused neighbors.

This engagement builds on the success of the City's first micro community pilot, launched in early 2024 at Christ Lutheran Church. The pilot sheltered 36 individuals and transitioned nine to permanent housing, with no major incidents or complaints. The City continues to evaluate potential expansion sites, including 2395 Richards Ave., and remains committed to incorporating community feedback into future planning.

Click here to visit our website for more information and to read the report.