City of Merced 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan:
Community Input Session and Survey Feedback Analysis
• Number of Comments: 103 Comments
o Note that all comments were documented, but only those within the scope of the available funding sources were accepted.
• Summary of Comments
Note, the majority of comments were geared toward services and infrastructure needs in South Merced.
1. Community Facilities (6 comments)
- Urgent Care and Emergency Medical Services for South
Merced
- Community Center to serve seniors, youth, and families
2. Community Services (17 comments)
- Public safety- more police to address theft and crimes - Food banks, food distribution of fresh food (South Merced particularly)
- Mental health services
3. Economic Development (14 comments)
- Job training opportunities
- Conversion of vacant lots for mixed use or business activities - Grocery store (South Merced)
4. Homeless Services (5 comments)
- More shelter beds or use of hotel/motels for shelter services - Services for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
5. Housing Services and Supply (32 comments)
i. Development of new affordable housing units
ii. Financial assistance for renters and homeowners
iii. More mixed-use affordable housing developments needed iv. Resources for the rehabilitation of mobile home parks to maintain affordability and prevent displacement
v. Rental assistance (emergency and long term)
vi. First time homebuyer programs
6. Infrastructure - (26 comments)
i. ADA improvements to sidewalks