He says one of his main concerns is ensuring that area residents are adequately informed of any potential changes to the property.
Outhit says while he strongly supports increasing affordable housing opportunities through surplus land, he wants to ensure properties are adequately vetted by staff. 31 Lister Drive is currently zoned under Park and is the former site of St. Paul’s Home for Girls, which at one point operated as a home for orphaned girls, according to the parish website.
“Looking for partnerships between non-profits and for profits and that each partner is bringing their expertise in what they do. So, looking at those types of things is really valuable,” she said.