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Community Development Commission urges Austin to buy Montopolis Fairway parcels to curb displacement
Summary
The commission voted to recommend that City Council purchase 1.9 acres in the Montopolis Fairway zoning case to preserve single‑family lots and enable deeply affordable housing, following testimony that the parcels are threatened by gentrification.
The Austin Community Development Commission voted April 14 to urge City Council to acquire the 1.9 acres known as the Montopolis Fairway to preserve single‑family housing and enable deeply affordable homes.
Susana Almanza, executive director of People Organized in Defense of Earth and Its Resources, told commissioners the neighborhood is a "sacrifice zone" for long‑time residents and urged purchase to protect families. "Help us to protect our families and our community by purchasing…
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