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·.. Topic: Concern Regarding Ajo GSA Project Thank you for taking the time to consider my concerns regarding the proposed GSA housing project scheduled to be constructed in Ajo, Arizona. My schedule did not permit me to attend the 11/22/10, public hearing which was held at the Ajo Community Center regarding the proposed construction of 22 modular homes to be built at 55 S. Sahuaro St. to house CBP employees. Please be aware that there exists an inherent concern about CBP employees in the community of Ajo. The leadership of the CBP station has worked hard to improve the CBP image, but this has not been carried to fruition by the large majority of the employees. Placing CBP employees into a "gated community" will further exacerbate the poor image of this group and will not help this community embrace CBP as an addition to our community. The CBP staff who would live in this enclave will not have the opportunity to integrate with the established population and subsequently develop relationships and trust by living as described in this proposed housing. Please be aware that there are numerous opportunities for the GSA project to build a positive relationship with the citizens of Ajo by utilizing "in fill" properties. This would be a benefit to many local property owners, local real estate businesses, and perhaps even enhance the neighborhoods in which this housing would be developed. Would you want one of this proposed project built in your neighborhood? Would you want this type of housing built next to your real estate investment or home? 12/1412010
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: judy denune Date: Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 7:44 AM Subject: Ajo housing To: genegibson@gsa.gov Mr. Gibson: I did not realize there was a meeting concerning housing in Ajo until the Ajo Copper News of December 1st arrived in our mail. Perhaps it had been mentioned in a previous Copper News but if it was I missed it. My husband and I would have been there had we known. We are certainly interested in what is happening in the housing market in Ajo. We own a home here in which we spend several months in the winter and so are considered "winter residents". We also own 4 "aluminums" as they are referred to in Ajo between Rasmussen and North Street. The 4 "aluminums" are rental houses we invested in several years ago. We have been fortunate to date with keeping them rented most of the time. The home we live is a nice Santa Fe style home in the 5 acres area. OUf rentals are nice 3 bedrooml2 bath homes that are well maintained and managed by a local realtor in Ajo. My point in saying this is that we have made a substantial investment in Ajo and are concerned about the impact the GSA housing will have on our investment as well as other home owners in Ajo. We believe in supporting the community in which we live, whether it is in Ohio where we spend the summers or here in Ajo where we spend the winters. We buy and do business here in Ajo almost exclusively trying to support the business owners in this small town that we love. Since buying our house here we have seen significant improvement in the looks of Ajo. Many people have done extensive work on their properties. We have a great little grocery store that is the backbone of Ajo. ISDA has been in the forefront of improving Ajo with the credit for renovating the Curley School to the beautiful landmark it is today. Many little establishments are trying to eke out a living in this small unincorporated community. We understand that some private rentals have already been impacted by the GSA housing that seems to be undercutting the private rental business here. While low rent for customs employees may be enjoyed by those employees, what is to become of the investments made by private individuals who have been providing rentals to these folks? I know your response in the Copper News is that there will be many more new border employees coming to this area therefore still a need for private rental. Will our government continue to provide even more subsidized housing in the future? 12/14/2010
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