A ray of hope is emerging for the Dix Ellis Trail area as a developer announced today a massive $29 million investment aimed at transforming three motels into affordable apartments
. This significant development comes after years of hardship in the community, as highlighted by a former resident.Action News Jax’s Nick Gibson was at the scene, where former resident Robin Crofoot who lived in the Days Inn on Dixie Ellis Trail for 4 years said she saw murder, prostitution, and even drugs being sold in the area.“It’s been downhill so bad over there. A lot of homeless have nowhere to go, and just a lot of gang stuff going on; this should take it all away,” Crofoot stated.
According to the developer’s plans, the project will bring forth 339 apartment units, with an average size of 800 to 1,000 square feet and an estimated monthly rent of $1,000. Crofoot emphasized stating “I paid $1,400 a month; that’s like 50 bucks a day, and I did that for four years.” A comparison was made to nearby hotels to highlight the affordability of these apartments. Staying at the Extended Stay of America’s Deerpark location costs nearly $44 a night, amounting to just over $1,300 a month. In contrast, the Knights Inn of Dix Ellis Trail charges $64 a night, totaling just over $1,900 a month.Crofoot believes that these apartments can be a lifeline for struggling families in the area.
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