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Clark County Land Bank outlines workforce homeownership, park and commercial-kitchen plans for Engaged Neighborhood
Summary
Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation updated the Springfield City Commission on a multi-site infill effort that includes 14 planned affordable/workforce homes, a community park fundraising goal of $1 million and a proposed commercial kitchen/event center adjacent to new housing.
The Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation presented a progress update to the Springfield City Commission on June 3 about a multi-site “Engaged Neighborhood” project that combines infill housing, a community park and planned commercial space.
The Land Bank’s executive director, Ethan Harris, and development project manager, Kara Van Zant, told commissioners the effort centers on several parcels around South Plum Street, West Grand Avenue, West Southern and East Liberty with both homeownership and community amenity goals.
Why it matters: the Land Bank said the projects are designed to add affordable/workforce ownership opportunities and neighborhood amenities within existing Springfield blocks, using federal ARPA dollars for one round of down-payment aid and a mix of grants and local fundraising for the park.
The Land Bank described three principal elements. At West…
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