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Braselton work session discusses expanding urban-redevelopment area to address blight
Summary
At a June 4 work session, Braselton officials reviewed R-4-2026, a proposed amendment to designate an additional area as an urban redevelopment area to address blight and enable economic development tools; town attorneys and staff described potential taxing and financing flexibility. No formal vote was recorded.
At a June 4, 2026 work session, Braselton City officials discussed R-4-2026, a proposed amendment to add an additional geographic area to the town's urban redevelopment area to address property blight and economic decline. Town Manager Ron Bennett summarized the measure as a step to identify and designate an area struggling with deterioration and reduced economic activity.
Town Manager Ron Bennett said the amendment would allow the town to formally recognize the area for redevelopment planning. Councilmember Richard Harper confirmed the specific area identified by staff, and Mayor Kurt Ward described the property conditions that prompted consideration of the designation.
Town Attorney Gregory Jay told council the amendment functions as an economic-development tool that can give the town flexibility to work with developers and could enable certain taxing and financing benefits. Planning Director Kevin Keller introduced the topic during the meeting's discussion items and provided background on staff procedures for bringing forward the amendment.
The work session record does not show a formal vote on R-4-2026. The discussion centered on the rationale for designation and the potential legal and financing mechanisms available to the town if it proceeds; staff did not present a final ordinance or adoption motion during the recorded session.
Next steps were not specified in the minutes; the matter remained at the discussion stage pending any required legal review, formal motion or future council action.
