Gastonia is in discussions with a developer to consider using HOME-American Rescue Plan money to fund a proposed transitional housing development.
At a meeting in December, Gastonia City Council gave staff the go ahead to continue negotiations with Towne Inc. for the development of a transitional housing development.
Towne, Inc., founded in 2024, aims to provide a, “clean slate” to people in need through short-term housing, partnerships with mental and substance abuse therapy organizations, and real-world job training, according to city documents…