Property owner proposes interim Glenwood beautification while redevelopment waits
Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
A Ward 4 property owner urged the council to invest in near-term beautification for Glenwood (art, community garden, homeless services) rather than waiting for large retail redevelopment, and suggested exploring taxation of absentee or 'abusive' landowners to fund projects.
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Curtis Blankenship, a Ward 4 resident and local property owner, urged the council to pursue a beautification and restoration plan for the Glenwood area while the longer-term redevelopment timeline for big-box projects remains uncertain.
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