Micro apartments with affordable rents are coming to Westgate community near West Palm

Mike Diamond from The Palm Beach Post reports on Palm Beach County's unanimous approval of innovative micro-apartment housing near West Palm Beach. The Neighborlee Living Westgate project introduces 38 units ranging from 240-538 square feet, with rents starting at $1,200 monthly. This groundbreaking development addresses workforce housing needs while testing new approaches to affordable living in Palm Beach County.

• Innovative Housing Solution: Features 26 micro-apartments (240 sq ft), 10 studios (360 sq ft), and 2 one-bedrooms (538 sq ft) with full kitchens, bathrooms, and balconies
• Affordable Workforce Housing: Rents priced below fair-market rates with over 90% designated for workforce housing, targeting service workers, recent graduates, and veterans
• Community Redevelopment: Located in Westgate near Interstate 95, the project transforms vacant lots previously used for unauthorized storage into modern housing
• Expected 2028 Opening: Four-story complex will include rooftop amenities, on-site property management, security systems, and transportation incentives like free bus passes