25-year tax abatement for 722-728 Clinton Avenue mixed-use project
Summary
A South Ward project would bring 60 apartments — half of them affordable at deep income restrictions down to 20% of area median income — plus ground-floor retail and 24 parking spaces, backed by a 25-year tax abatement.
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Impact analysis
Standard property tax revenue would be deferred for 25 years under the proposed abatement.
Future tenants, especially the 20 affordable-unit households, and the developer.
Some nearby residents could deal with construction noise, traffic, parking strain, and neighborhood character changes.
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Municipal Council — November 5, 2026
A South Ward project would bring 60 apartments — half of them affordable at deep income restrictions down to 20% of area median income — plus ground-floor retail and 24 parking spaces, backed by a 25-year tax abatement.
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