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Three developers propose competing plans for Fisher Property, seek city incentives
Summary
At an Oct. 23 work session, three developer teams presented proposals to build roughly 22 single-family homes on the Fisher Property in Athens, asking for land, utilities, fee waivers, or matching buyer incentives; council asked questions but took no formal action.
Three development teams presented competing plans for the Fisher Property during an Athens City Council work session on Oct. 23, 2025, asking the city for land, utility connections and other incentives to bring roughly 22 single-family homes to the market.
City Manager Elizabeth Borstad opened the segment explaining staff had solicited requests for proposals. Edgar Bobadilla, a real estate professional, proposed entry-level 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes of about 1,100 square feet and said similar homes had sold for "$195,000-$200,000." He said his plan would target first-time…
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