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Philip Brown presents plan for four duplexes on city-owned lots in Coolidge
Summary
Philip Brown told the City of Coolidge council he can build four three-bedroom duplexes on four city-owned lots on East Violet Street, estimating 12–30 new residents, $1.3–$1.5 million economic impact and potential financing from two local banks; council took no formal action at the meeting.
Philip Brown presented a proposal to the City of Coolidge council on Aug. 12, 2025, to develop four duplexes on four city-owned lots on East Violet Street. He described each unit as three bedrooms and two baths with a one-car garage and estimated monthly rents around $1,500.
Brown said the development could house roughly 12 to 30 new residents and estimated an economic impact of about $1.3 million to $1.5 million. He identified potential financing sources as Thomasville National Bank and South Georgia Banking Company.
The proposal as presented did not include a formal site plan, zoning request or a council vote; no action on the project was recorded in the meeting minutes. The council’s packet contained department reports and routine items but did not show a referral or staff direction recorded for the duplex proposal.
City-owned property: Brown said the city owns four lots on East Violet Street that he identified as potentially suitable for four duplexes. He did not specify exact parcel numbers, development timeline, construction costs, or whether the $1,500 rent would be subsidized or market-rate.
Next steps: The transcript records the presentation only; the minutes show no subsequent motion, staff referral, or vote relating to the duplex proposal. Any formal proposal, financing application, rezoning request or city action would need to be placed on a future agenda for council consideration.
