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Elliott Woods Redevelopment and Resident Displacement Concerns

Residents of Elliott Woods and Chase Park shared heartbreaking accounts of chaotic displacement, poor communication, hidden costs, and homelessness resulting from private redevelopment by Remnant/Vitus. Council members expressed deep outrage and instructed staff and the town attorney to explore all possible legal avenues and investor pressures.

7 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

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306 W. Franklin Street Mixed-Use Development

Redgate proposed a seven-story mixed-use building featuring non-student rental housing, ground-floor retail with subsidized rents, and a public pedestrian laneway connecting Franklin and Rosemary streets.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026