Approve development agreement for city-owned land near downtown
In Plain English
The city owns vacant land bounded by Nevin Avenue, Macdonald Avenue, 13th Street, and 11th Street. SAA-EVI Richmond Partners wants to develop housing on this property. If approved, the city transfers the land to the developer in exchange for building affordable units.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve the item as recommended
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved transferring city-owned vacant land to SAA-EVI Richmond Partners for housing development. The property sits between Nevin Avenue, Macdonald Avenue, 13th Street, and 11th Street, and the developer will build affordable housing units in exchange for receiving the land at no cost. This deal allows the city to turn unused property into homes while ensuring some units remain affordable for lower-income residents. The vote continues the council's pattern of supporting housing development contracts.
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Comment records
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