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Mt. Prospect Avenue affordable housing project timeline
Summary
The developer of a 35-unit building with seven affordable apartments got more time to build under its tax abatement. A council motion also asks the administration to look at changing the affordable-unit percentages.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Extends the tax abatement's life, delaying full tax payments on the property.
✅Who benefits
The developer, and future renters including seven affordable households.
⚠️Who could be affected
Residents who wanted stronger affordable-unit requirements before final approval.
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