City workers to get priority access to Venice affordable housing

City workers to get priority access to Venice affordable housing

City employees in Venice will gain priority access to a limited number of units in a future affordable housing development under an agreement with a private developer. The agreement with Venice Avenue Apartments LLC gives the city priority access to 10 units within a 135-unit affordable housing community once leasing begins. The arrangement provides a no-cost way to help city employees live near their jobs. The development is part of a Sarasota …