Caylin Jordan Feb 12 2024 at 1:29PM on page 2 Recommendation/Idea This project would work hand in hand with the affordable housing property topic. My idea would be that some of the vacant homes be used for affordable housing. 0 replies
Deborah Mason Feb 8 2024 at 9:34PM on page 5 Comment Zoning laws should be amended to enable community-backed development of vacant houses from residential to mixed-use: predominantly residential. This would be consistent with the goal of Equitable Development to provide access to services within a 15 minute walk, bike ride, or public transportation ride from their home, while also ensuring that community members have a real say in the development of their neighborhoods. 0 replies
Deborah Mason Feb 8 2024 at 9:32PM on page 4 Comment What is the purpose of "tracking"? Is it to create comparative data to assess the success of community-based investment, or is it for some other purpose, such as code enforcement or differentiated tax assessment on vacant properties? Also, efforts to encourage community-based investment or police out-of-town investment shouldn't be limited to vacant houses. Although the chapter on Equitable Development cites predatory investment in vacant houses as a particular example of inequitable treatment of neighborhoods, this is not the only harm done by out-of-town investors and absentee landlords. It might make sense to put this item under the Equitable Development chapter, as long as it is clarified as to its purpose. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:22PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Limit exploitation and open up to black investors and coops. 0 replies
laurie R feinberg Jan 30 2024 at 2:20PM on page 4 Recommendation/Idea There may be simpler tools, explore adding to deeds, transfer upon death to.... 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:19PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Hire more lawyers to facilitate transfers. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:18PM on page 6 Comment No more debt please! We need higher taxes, not debt that contributes to wealth extraction from neighborhoods. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:16PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Only if it's for a specialized community of buyers, not for investors. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:14PM on page 5 Comment Plenty of workspaces exist around the city. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:08PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Have a program for renovation instead of demolition, including renovated housing for free/affordable for people without shelter. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:06PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Include stormwater management and landscaping. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:05PM on page 5 Comment To affordable housing developers experienced in building high performing, energy-efficient (all electric) buildings. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 2:01PM on page 5 Comment Demolishing vacants is a horrible idea because depending on "who" deems them a "threat" could mean "those" are the people now building on the vacant lots. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:58PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Create vertical/indoor farming for use of vacant land/houses. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:56PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Allow families who lived in the community successfully (i.e., no arrests, no addition) to have access to Vacants-to-Value or other assistance programs. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:55PM on page 5 Question Who establishes the guidelines? Who would be in charge of monitoring this? Same guidelines across the whole city? 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:53PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Work with builders and engineers to develop easier and cheaper with high quality rehab methods. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:52PM on page 5 Question Can there be a standardized pricing for city-owned properties? 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:51PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea Find a way to bulk purchase supplies for row home renovation to lower the cost for small developers. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:49PM on page 5 Comment I am one. It's a huge problem... $800 winter BGE bills! 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:48PM on page 5 Recommendation/Idea This can be a possibility for employment opportunities. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:46PM on page 5 Question Can you add specifics of how the city would do this? 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:45PM on page 4 Question Why wouldn't all homes that require lead remediation be a focus? 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:35PM on page 4 Comment Too much modeling! Just show what is, don't worry about predicting, worry about intervening. Want a prediction? Ask the neighbors. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 1:34PM on page 4 Recommendation/Idea Not for new schools, but for schools that are underpopulated and could face closure. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 11:36AM on page 4 Recommendation/Idea Partner with banks to offer specialized financing. 0 replies
Public on 01/24/24 Jan 30 2024 at 11:35AM on page 4 Recommendation/Idea This directly connects w/ bullet #1 under Goal 1, and should include an intake survey for accurate analysis of contributing factors. 0 replies
Bob Matha Jan 29 2024 at 11:02AM on page 2 Recommendation/Idea The city should assess higher property taxes on vacant homes to a level that spurs development or sale by speculators. Likewise, we should tax vacant land at much higher rates to do the same. Essentially, those of us who live here pay higher property taxes while speculators and investors sit on properties that in the near term, which raises our costs for infrastructure and services, and depresses the near term value of our investment in housing. 0 replies
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