Washington Center property sale concerns
Summary
A resident asked the council to take seriously the proposed $25,000 sale of the city's portion of the Washington Center, warning about gentrification and displacement of Black, Native, and low-income families in Central Hillside.
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Last discussed Jan 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city's portion would sell for $25,000 under the proposed deal.
The buyer would gain the property; proponents of a collaborative nonprofit structure say neighborhood families could benefit if affordability is preserved.
Black, Native, and low-income families using the center could face displacement if gentrification follows.
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