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City announces $2 million Welcome Home Ohio grant for owner‑occupied affordable homes and launches corridor overlay planning

Athens Planning Commission · November 7, 2024
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Summary

City staff announced a $2,000,000 Welcome Home Ohio grant to build up to eight owner‑occupied deed‑restricted units and reported a contract with American StructurePoint to develop a corridor overlay zone (initial application on Stimson Avenue) with public engagement planned in late winter/early spring.

City staff reported two items likely to affect housing and planning: a state grant award and a contract to prepare a corridor overlay zone.

Megan Jennings told the commission the city has received $2,000,000 through the state's Welcome Home Ohio program. The funds are slated to develop owner‑occupied, deed‑restricted affordable homes with…

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