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Presenter highlights housing study and proposed 56‑unit Henry Village development

Summary

The Presenter described a new housing needs study and said the proposed 'Henry Village' at 1001 South Lerman Avenue would add 56 affordable apartments with family units, accessible features and supportive services if approved.

Presenter said the city launched a housing needs study with the Champaign‑Urbana Regional Planning Commission to gather resident and landlord input and guide future decisions. "Listening to residents is not a 1 time effort. It is how we make better decisions," the Presenter said, framing the study as a data‑driven step toward solutions.

Presenter highlighted a housing proposal developed with the Housing Authority of Champaign County: a project at 1001 South Lerman Avenue—referred to as "Henry Village"—that would add 56 affordable apartment homes including family units, accessible housing features, community space and supportive services. The address also noted five previously distressed apartment properties on Silke Street and Fletcher Avenue are being renovated and the city is coordinating with the Champaign County Land Bank Authority to remove three unsafe structures.

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