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City manager outlines housing timeline, staff update; commissioners highlight community events
Summary
City Manager Alex Little described upcoming housing and renovation projects, including duplex availability in March and a Corner of Wall Street completion target in October; public safety and other staff offered brief updates and commissioners announced community events and committee openings.
City Manager Alex Little used the commission meeting to outline a series of housing and renovation efforts under way in Benton Harbor and to frame them as part of a broader local housing boom.
"Project t will be, actually by March, some of the duplexes will be available. By October, Corner Of Wall Street will be completed," Little said, and added that renovations are planned for Harbor Towers and a former HOPE VI housing site. He described the projects as part of a multi-pronged effort to increase diverse housing and attract commerce.
Public Safety Director McGinnis told the commission he had no formal report but requested a meeting with commissioners after next week's public-safety agenda item. City Attorney Seneca and City Clerk Moore offered brief welcomes to new commissioners but had no formal reports.
Commissioners used their remarks to highlight recent community programs and upcoming events: Commissioner Clark Griffin reported 405 filled bags distributed in a senior-care and toy giveaway and announced a spring cleanup in March; Commissioner Juanita Henry urged improved communication and availability of meetings on YouTube; Commissioner Deidra Fields emphasized transparency and public engagement and invited residents to participate in committee openings.
Little framed the commission's work as transformational for Benton Harbor and encouraged the body to "think big" about development and community amenities. No specific funding sources or dollar figures for the projects were announced during the meeting.
