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Commission approves redevelopment agreement for East Doherty Street; debate centers on student housing and community benefits
Summary
The commission approved a development agreement for private redevelopment around 295 East Doherty Street that includes saving the Foundry building, public spaces, minority contractor outreach and a $7.8 million affordable housing contribution. The 6–4 vote followed prolonged debate about student housing scale, parking and process transparency.
The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted Jan. 6 to approve a development agreement for private redevelopment around 295 East Doherty Street, a project proponents say will preserve historic structures and commit millions to affordable housing and local economic development.
Commissioner Link moved the agreement forward, describing months of staff and committee work and saying the project will yield about $8 million for the county’s housing trust and recurring contributions to the East Downtown TAD. Proponents said the developer would save the historic Foundry building and offer reduced rents…
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