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Community Development committee highlights interest in small east-side development, stresses affordability goal
Summary
Council committee members raised interest in a possible 3-acre development east of Baldwin City, noted a recent lot split near the Pizza Hut/Taco Bell site, and emphasized a goal of entry-level homes nearer $200,000 rather than $350,000 to improve affordability.
The Community Development committee reported interest in a potential small development of roughly three acres east of town and discussion about a recent lot split near the Pizza Hut/Taco Bell area. A committee member said the split changed boundaries and that developers are considering new commercial or mixed uses for the area.
The committee member highlighted housing affordability as a priority for future subdivisions and said the goal is to return to entry-level homes priced closer to $200,000 rather than $350,000. "Ideally, you know, getting in the $200,000 range for those people buying homes for the 1st time," the community development committee member said. The committee also discussed pursuing campus infrastructure and other grant opportunities to support development.
