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Martinsville proposes RFP to turn ~20 vacant city lots into housing; lots and hookups offered as incentives
Summary
City staff presented a draft RFP and development agreement to solicit proposals for roughly 20 city‑owned vacant lots, offering cleared lots, water/sewer taps and permit waivers in exchange for taxable improvements within 12–18 months; council authorized advertisement subject to legal review.
City staff presented a draft statement of qualifications and development agreement on Nov. 18 to encourage private development of about 20 city‑owned vacant lots.
Mr. Bridges summarized the approach: the city would offer lots and existing utility taps to selected developers under a two‑stage award process that first evaluates firm qualifications and then considers proposals’ fit with neighborhood context. "Basically, a lot would be free," Bridges said, adding…
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