NewBo/Czech Village redevelopment (East Bend & 2nd Holdings)
Summary
Council accepted the lone proposal for four buildings with about 168 units and 11,000 square feet of commercial space on city-owned land near the NewBo district. Council member Todd warned about developer financing and timelines, pointing to projects that have stalled; a development agreement must come back within six months.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
City land is conveyed for private development; no direct city spending approved today.
Future residents and NewBo-area businesses that gain customers and housing nearby.
Objectors argue renters priced out of 'market-rate' units and residents who'd rather see incentives fund city services.
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City Council - Aug 11, 2026
Council accepted the lone proposal for four buildings with about 168 units and 11,000 square feet of commercial space on city-owned land near the NewBo district. Council member Todd warned about developer financing and timelines, pointing to projects that have stalled; a development agreement must come back within six months.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
The council approved incentive packages for three private housing/reuse projects totaling nearly $20 million in investment. Critics say the same developers keep getting deals while affordability and city services get shortchanged.
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East Bend & 2nd Holdings redevelopment (16th-17th Avenues SE)
Adds significant housing and commercial space to NewBo, with a six-month deadline to reach a development agreement.
Disposition of City-owned property at 916 5th Street SE
Could bring new housing to the southeast side near the Cherry Building corridor.
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