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Downtown BID starts work on revised vacant building ordinance, forms subcommittee

5959116 · September 30, 2025
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The Downtown Business Improvement District agreed to form a subcommittee to help craft a revised vacant building ordinance (VBO) and accompanying incentive policy aimed at revitalizing Laredo’s downtown; board members said they expect a downtown pilot and coordination with multiple local stakeholders.

The Downtown Business Improvement District agreed Sept. 29 to form a formal subcommittee to collaborate with city advisory bodies, the chamber and downtown stakeholders on a revised vacant building ordinance and a companion incentive policy intended to spur downtown revitalization.

Board members said the city council on Sept. 2 rescinded the earlier vacant building ordinance to allow a revised ordinance to be developed with input from the BID and other stakeholders. The board…

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