Connie McKrieth, 58, was forced to take up residence in a U-Haul van after medical care for cancer depleted her savings. She now lives in a 578 square foot studio apartment in downtown San Diego, which she feels is much more spacious than the van she lived in for nine months. With San Diego County's population of people 55 and older projected to hit one million by 2030, the need for affordable housing for seniors is becoming increasingly apparent. Rent is becoming increasingly expensive in the region, with the median home price sitting at $805,000, and the San Diego metro area being ranked the second most expensive
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