Howe council approves two predevelopment agreements as major housing projects advance

Nov 19, 2025

Council approved predevelopment professional services agreements with Hudson McKenzie Development Corporation and Rankin Circle North LLC and heard updates on multiple residential and commercial projects including Noble Ridge phases, a 300‑unit multifamily project and upcoming annexations.

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City staff and the city administrator told council the agreements would allow engineers and the city attorney to work at the developers’ expense during predevelopment phases. Council approved a PSA with Hudson McKenzie Development Corporation for a West Duke Street property (rezoned commercial) and a separate PSA with Rankin Circle North LLC for property between Abington Meadows and Southwest Auction.

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