Marie Sands Having grown up in Poway, Marie Sands has seen many changes in the community she calls home. One of the most significant is the price of housing. Fortunately, she is able to live in the same community where she was raised because of a partnership between the City’s Redevelopment Agency and Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation. Marie’s home, Poinsettia Mobilehome Park on Poinsettia Drive, is near her work at Twin Peaks Middle School and close to many convenient community amenities, such as a neighborhood grocery store and a neighborhood park. An added bonus for Marie is the proximity to her family. “The best part of living in Poway is that my mom and sister live around the corner.” back to top
Jonathan Eng
Jonathan works as a customer service specialist in Poway’s Business Park. Born and raised in New Jersey, Jonathan enjoys the small town feel of Poway, as it reminds him of his hometown. Traffic can add 15-to-20 minutes each way to his daily commute. As a result, Jonathan is eager to consider homeownership options closer to his work. Affordable housing programs could be a solution. These programs are a win-win solution for employees and local businesses. The benefit for Jonathan is that he could live closer to work. The benefit for local businesses is that they can continue to attract quality employees who help contribute to the overall economic vitality of Poway. “The City has done a nice job managing growth,” says Eng. “Poway still has the charm and feel of a small town, which makes it a very special place.” back to top
