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Warren council adopts ordinance, approves workforce housing pilot for south Warren vacant lots
Summary
Warren City Council on Oct. 28 adopted an ordinance enabling workforce‑housing pilot projects and approved a resolution authorizing a 120‑day test run on two Maxwell Avenue parcels to encourage private investment in vacant lots.
Warren City Council on Oct. 28 adopted an ordinance enabling workforce-housing pilot projects and approved a resolution authorizing a 120‑day evaluation and a pilot test for two vacant lots on Maxwell Avenue.
The ordinance change and the pilot resolution are aimed at encouraging private investment in “missing‑middle” rental housing on scattered vacant lots in south Warren. The resolution sets a 4% service charge on rents during the pilot period, requires the developer to indemnify the city, and requires insurance and written undertakings acceptable to the city attorney.
Council members and city staff described the pilot as a first step to attract private capital to…
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