In 2023, the Belgrade Trailer Court was put up for sale, leaving many residents wary of the future. But now, the HRDC has stepped in to prevent the displacement some of these residents could’ve faced.
“This whole park is one community, and you can tell the worry is spreading,” said Crystal Wendt.
Wendt has lived here in the Belgrade Trailer Court for six years. She says when she first heard the news of the property going up for sale, she was devastated.
“Because you can just see it coming, new development coming to wipe you out,” said Wendt. “Many of us would face homelessness if anything like that were to happen.”
But now that HRDC has stepped up, buying the property for $1.5 million to preserve affordable housing, Wendt feels relieved.
“For me, it’s an opportunity to hold security for my children that I hadn’t had in years and constantly worry about in this town,” said Wendt.
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