A mostly vacant 3.4-acre infill site near the NEC of 67th Avenue and Paradise Lane in Glendale could soon become a 57-unit specialized apartment community catering to the intellectually or developmentally disabled.
The non-profit One Step Beyond, Inc. is requesting a minor General Plan amendment and rezoning to enable construction of Nikki’s Next Step.
The project narrative’s introduction says, “One Step Beyond, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit corporation founded in 2003 with a mission to provide dynamic programs to individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families so they may achieve full participation in their community. For most adults, the choice to move out and live on one’s own is a natural progression toward independence. Choice, especially in the realm of safe housing that meets their needs, is rarely an option for people with IDD. Barriers to housing options for people with disabilities include affordability, lack of options, complex support systems, and the aging population of parents and caregivers.”…