Raze and Revive new-construction pilot
Summary
Members pushed back when staff revealed Revive development teams had eyed the King Park lots. The committee demanded Revive stay focused on recently demolished lots and that King Park be master-planned separately.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2.8 million committed for roughly 25 Revive units, with TID funds potentially adding 4-8 more.
Homebuyers in districts where the city recently demolished homes, if Revive stays true to its stated purpose.
Residents of high-demolition districts if Revive resources get redirected to other neighborhoods.
Mentions & discussions (2)
JOINT COMMITTEE ON REDEVELOPMENT OF ABANDONED AND FORECLOSED HOMES — October 16, 2026
Four development teams were picked to build about 20 affordable attached homes on vacant city lots, with $1.3 million in federal Pro Housing grant money matched by local funds. Construction should start in 2027, and the mayor's budget adds $1 million for a second round.
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — May 27, 2026
Members pushed back when staff revealed Revive development teams had eyed the King Park lots. The committee demanded Revive stay focused on recently demolished lots and that King Park be master-planned separately.
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