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Proposal would let churches convert unused land into affordable housing
Summary
A proposal introduced at a Columbus City Council meeting would allow churches and faith-based organizations to repurpose parking lots and vacant green space for affordable housing by cutting regulatory barriers; details on funding and approvals were not specified.
A proposal called “Yes in God's Backyard” was introduced at a Columbus City Council meeting to let churches and other faith-based organizations convert unused land, including parking lots and vacant green spaces, into affordable housing.
The speaker framed the proposal as part of a larger growth strategy. "Columbus is growing…
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