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Ottawa report identifies about 51 acres of potentially developable residential lots, urges infill
Summary
City staff told the Ottawa City Commission Jan. 8 that county records and staff review show roughly 67 vacant parcels totaling about 51 acres that the city considers potentially developable; staff described the list as publicly available information to encourage infill development and said inclusion does not mean an owner wants to sell.
Director Nies told the Ottawa City Commission on Jan. 8 that staff identified roughly 51 acres spread across 67 parcels in the city that appear, from publicly available county records, to be vacant and potentially developable.
Why it matters: Director Nies said infill development can lower infrastructure costs for both developers and the city, improve walkability by placing homes closer to downtown and schools, and help sustain neighborhood quality. "We've got 51 acres across the city," Director Nies said during the presentation.
Staff numbers and limits: City staff said the 67 parcels are the set they identified as likely…
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