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New Roots Oxford

Councilors Bill Snavely (left) and Jim Vinch listen to public discussion

New Roots Oxford project stalls; city redirects $500K to Habitat development

The Oxford City Council is redirecting $500,000 in federal relief funds to a Habitat for Humanity housing project after the planned New Roots Oxford development stalled and will not move forward.

Jessica Greene discusses updates to the New Roots Oxford project

New Roots Oxford housing project may shrink or be unviable

A housing development for adults with developmental disabilities along Hester Road that’s been planned since 2025 will likely need to decrease the number of units it makes available to tenants, Assistant City Manager Jessica Greene told the Oxford Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) April 2.

Assistant City Manager Jessica Greene speaks to the commission.

Oxford Housing Advisory Commission discusses cold shelter options

The commission also spoke about the Habitat for Humanity, New Roots Oxford projects in the Aug. 7 meeting.

A conceptual rendering of the front exterior of a unit.

New Roots Oxford creates housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities

A joint project between Inclusive Housing Resources and EmpowerMe Living is planned to come to Oxford.