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City bought adjacent property near Hamilton, plans demolition to open courtyard access

Laredo Housing Board / City staff meeting · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Staff told the board the city purchased an abandoned beauty-salon parcel adjacent to the Hamilton and plans to demolish it and move the mail room to improve visibility and open a walkway into the Hamilton courtyard as part of a beautification plan.

Staff reported the city acquired an abandoned beauty salon/alley property that connects to the Hamilton courtyard and said the city will demolish the structure to open a walkway and improve courtyard visibility and safety. "The city acquired it, and they're gonna demolish soon," Tina (speaker 2) said, and staff described plans to relocate the mail room into a more visible hallway and create a walkway that connects to the courtyard.

Staff said engineering is reviewing how to remove the structure and that the change could improve courtyard access and reduce a hidden space that had attracted abandonment. The board discussed potential uses and a guided site tour so members can visualize the courtyard and adjacent parcels.