Methodist Town vacant lots charter referendum
Summary
Nine city-owned vacant lots protected as charter parkland since the 1980s would be removed from the Parks and Waterfront Map for potential affordable housing. Methodist Town residents say they weren't consulted and want some green space preserved; Council approved the referendum 6-1.
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sale proceeds and new affordable housing could result; residents worry about losing open space without compensation to the neighborhood.
Future affordable housing residents and the city's housing goals.
Methodist Town residents who asked that some lots be kept as green space and felt excluded from the process.
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