Item 8.2 – Written Communications
Calvario – Received 6/2/2026
June 11, 2026
Chula Vista City Council & Mayor
City Hall
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
RE: Park Hill affordable housing funding – Please Approve!
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers,
My name is Susana Calvario and I am resident of Lofts on Landis , an affordable community here in Chula Vista that is owned and operated by Wakeland Housing.
I’m writing to share how affordable housing has made a difference in my life and urge you to approve funding for the Park Hill affordable housing development that Wakeland Housing proposes to build at 545 East Naples Street.
Desperation—the fear that I was going to end up homeless because rents were so expensive and I couldn't afford to pay them.
The peace of mind that comes from having a roof over my head—and being able to afford it—and being able to enjoy my children more.
I am able to enjoy the amenities of the apartments and the very beautiful surrounding area.
My children were able to enjoy a safe and lovely environment, including the schools and parks.
I really love this community; I enjoy taking advantage of the Resident Services—I do arts and crafts, and they bring in classes for us. The positive atmosphere helps me relax and feel at peace.
I am grateful for the well-being of other families who are going through the same things I went through back then—difficult times and extremely high rents.
From my experience with Wakeland, I believe the Park Hill affordable housing development will be a welcome addition to the City of Chula Vista because it will benefit both residents who live there and the wider community.
First, it will improve the neighborhood by turning extra land owned by the Church into an affordable housing community that will create stability and pathways to success for working families like mine.
Second, it ensures this location will continue to serve members of our community who may otherwise not be able to afford to live in this city that they love.
Item 8.2 – Written Communications
Calvario – Received 6/2/2026
For these reasons, I urge you to approve funding for the Park Hill affordable housing community.
Sincerely,
Susana Calvario
Chula vista Ca.91910