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Midtown Commons affordable housing at former Walmart site

Summary

200 affordable apartments in two phases on the old Midtown Walmart parking lot, with the city leasing part of the vacant store for $1 for municipal uses like a library.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Over $61 million in investment, with up to $3.95 million in TIF.

✅Who benefits

Households earning 30-80% of area median income; the surrounding commercial district gains foot traffic.

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