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Commissioners highlight housing demand and South Side industrial prospects
5792601 · August 19, 2025
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Summary
Commissioners reported they are reviewing a draft housing study showing local demand and said economic development staff are pursuing industrial prospects on the South Side; they emphasized retaining residents who want to upgrade housing without leaving the city.
During commissioner comments at the Aug. 18 meeting, members said a draft housing study shows strong local demand and that many prospective buyers are current residents seeking to "move up" rather than relocate out of the city.
Commissioner Philip Blatchford…
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