NORFOLK — City Council members voted 7-1 to approve several items related to an affordable housing development that attracted criticism from residents of a historically Black community and support from other city residents.
With member Courtney Doyle voting against the measure, the council approved The Station Apartments near Park Place during a meeting Tuesday.
“I’m supporting this because this is an effort,” said Council member Carlos Clanton during the meeting, referencing the city’s shortage of affordable housing. “It may not be perfect but it is an effort to move us forward to address that need.”…