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Public and council debate redevelopment plan, eminent domain and how affordable‑housing sites are chosen
Summary
Residents and the council discussed the borough’s affordable housing plan, redevelopment investigations, and whether the public could vote on specific development proposals; the borough attorney explained the redevelopment and eminent‑domain process and said investigation resolutions were non‑condemnation.
Public commenters and council members spent substantial time on the borough’s affordable housing element and redevelopment planning process. Resident Jim Robinson questioned how the borough planned to place affordable housing on land currently occupied by small businesses and asked whether the process could lead to eminent domain takings. He also raised concerns about timing and prior approvals for major projects.
The borough attorney responded with a detailed explanation of the statutory…
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