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Neighbors, city official back workforce-housing plan for Old Slade property
Summary
Residents and a city councilor urged the board to pursue long-term partnerships to create workforce housing on the Old Slade school site rather than selling to the highest bidder; speakers suggested reserving units for teachers and partnering with nonprofit, hospital and city entities.
A string of neighbors and local leaders urged the Albany County School District #1 board to pursue workforce housing for the Old Slade school site and to seek long-term partnerships rather than an outright sale to the highest bidder.
"There's no greater obstacle to community well-being than not having decent housing," said John Freeman, a local philanthropist and long-time community supporter, who urged formal…
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