Summary
Marvin Berry asked the commission to put the vacant lot next door at 722 Third Avenue on its sellable lots list. That would open it up for purchase by private buyers. No decision is confirmed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
A future sale could bring revenue to the commission; no figures were given.
Berry and nearby residents if the vacant lot is put back into use.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Redevelopment Commission - Oct 14, 2026
Marvin Berry asked the commission to put the vacant lot next door at 722 Third Avenue on its sellable lots list. That would open it up for purchase by private buyers. No decision is confirmed.
Board of Aldermen - Oct 13, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider resolutions approving the sale of ten tax parcels and surplus properties across the city, returning them to the tax rolls and private hands.
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