McCarley Gardens to remain affordable housing under $35 million remake By Jonathan D. Epstein, Karen Robinson Feb 7, 2017 Feb 7, 2017 Updated Mar 11, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save McCarley Gardens is about to get a $35 million makeover. 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