Surplus Land Disposition Framework
Summary
The city owns about 13 acres near the Hope Campus bought with ARPA money, and the council wants a study or consultant to figure out whether it should become affordable or permanent supportive housing — with a developer-focused workshop planned for spring.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could generate revenue from land sales and new tax base, but no figures were provided.
Residents exiting homelessness and those at risk of it, who could gain affordable units near services.
Advocates who hope surplus land could support more below-market housing.
Mentions & discussions (3)
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - Nov 4, 2026
A strategic framework would guide how the city sells or develops its surplus land, aiming to bring market-rate housing and infill development to vacant city-owned parcels.
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL - Jan 21, 2026
The city is negotiating exclusively with a nonprofit to build 19 deed-restricted townhomes for essential workers on three surplus parcels in Ward 4.
Special Meeting - Homeless Workshop - Jan 15, 2026
The city owns about 13 acres near the Hope Campus bought with ARPA money, and the council wants a study or consultant to figure out whether it should become affordable or permanent supportive housing — with a developer-focused workshop planned for spring.
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