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Oshkosh RDA approves spotlight designation for former Washington School at 929 Winnebago
Summary
The Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority approved a spotlight designation for 929 Winnebago (the former Washington School), enabling demolition and a planned redevelopment with Habitat for Humanity into 19 single-family homes; staff said the designation is needed to unlock HUD CDBG funds for demolition.
The Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority voted to approve a spotlight designation for the property at 929 Winnebago Avenue, the former Washington School, clearing the way for demolition and redevelopment into 19 single-family homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
RDA staff told the board the project is a public–nonprofit partnership: Habitat will construct nine homes and the RDA (working with the city) will construct 10. "We are looking to demolish the school and construct 19 single family homes in a workforce, price point," RDA staff said. Staff said a finding of blight is necessary to access…
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