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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Public comments (3)
SupportiveChristopher Van NestNov 5, 2026
Praised the mayor's side-lot purchase program and suggested a pilot converting vacant lots into community gardens, play spaces, or chess tables to boost neighborhoods.
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee · 6:32 →ConcernedDr. Denise DarnellNov 2, 2026
As a developer working with the land bank, raised safety concerns about contaminated lots, endorsed Council Member Whitfield-Calloway's warning-sign idea, and flagged police association contract issues and a problematic left-turn sign.
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · 17:02 →ConcernedTeresa Ranik DavisMar 10, 2026
District 5 CAC member asked about vacant lots on Townsend Street being sold as a package rather than to adjacent homeowners, and opposed the Arise Biesel Family Center parking lot development.
City Council Formal Session · 1:42:16 →