The YWCA purchased the former St. Andrew’s Convent to initially house 24 women in the...
The former St. Andrew’s Convent at 2318 Castroville Road is seen Thursday. The convent is the site of a proposed “women’s live and learn” center, to be used primarily as a residence for young women trying to gain financial independence, under a project of the YWCA.A planned residential complex to help young women attain financial independence is moving forward despite concern the site could become a gathering place for homeless people.
Still, the Westwood Square and Los Jardines neighborhoods have opposed the zoning change, and city staff recommended denial because the property is near homes and residentially zoned property, with mixed industrial and commercial uses on the other side. Amador Salazar, communications director for Councilwoman Teri Castillo, who represents the West Side, said the council office plans to meet with community members and the YWCA “to facilitate discussion and understanding.” He said he did not know when the council would vote on the zoning change.
A long-range vision for reuse of the site includes the possible construction of two separate 5,000-square-foot buildings for job training and daycare. Nine small housing structures averaging less than 700 square feet are planned for YWCA graduates in two to four years.Velma Peña, president of the Westwood Square Neighborhood Association, said no one in the neighborhood opposes efforts to help young women.
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