The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Wednesday, October 8, prioritizing the conversion of surplus municipal property into affordable housing. These properties include schools, public safety facilities, offices, and other civic infrastructure that are no longer in use.

A city-wide feasibility evaluation will determine the physical, legal, environmental, and financial sustainability of vacant or underused properties on or before July 1, of each year. Properties found ineligible will provide a clearly documented reasoning for why housing should not be prioritized at any particular site.

The ordinance will not change the legal process for developers to purchase vacant or unused municipal property. Eligible developments may be used for mixed-use or mixed-income housing,

See Full Page