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Montgomery mayor hails accelerated blight removals, pledges follow-up redevelopment
Summary
The mayor credited city planning and inspections staff for recent demolitions of blighted properties and said the city is coordinating with state legislators to streamline demolition and redevelopment processes.
The mayor said recent months have seen increased progress on removing blighted properties across Montgomery, citing recent demolitions on West South Boulevard, Carmichael Road and Southern Boulevard.
He thanked planning and inspections staff and named chief of staff Jerry Reed and planning/inspection/permitting/engineering director Kippy Tate for work to streamline processes and respond to citizen tips. “We've got some more right downtown that we're going to be getting to next,” he said.
The mayor said the city has been working with the local legislative delegation to secure cooperation to further streamline state-level rules that affect demolition and redevelopment, and emphasized the intention to not simply clear lots but to return parcels to productive use through infill housing or commercial development.
Ending: The mayor framed the effort as both a response to citizen concerns about blight and a strategy to grow the tax base and spur economic development, saying the city will list cleared parcels for redevelopment rather than leaving vacant lots.
