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Council approves emergency acquisition of six Georgia Avenue properties to avert foreclosure, urges local engagement
Summary
The Council unanimously approved emergency legislation allowing the District to acquire six properties on Georgia Avenue NW that are facing foreclosure, with members emphasizing the need for swift action to prevent blight and for further community engagement.
The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously approved emergency legislation authorizing the District to acquire six properties on Georgia Avenue NW to prevent foreclosures and allow coordinated redevelopment along the corridor.
Councilmember McDuffie moved the emergency declaration and the underlying bill (Bill 20‑6‑283), saying the six lots in Square 2937 were underutilized and at risk of foreclosure; the properties…
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