Summary
The council narrowly defeated a proposal to sell former School No. 29 to a charter school organization, with several council members arguing the building should instead be redeveloped for affordable housing.
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Prevents immediate sale revenue and building repurposing by the prospective educational buyer.
✅Who benefits
Housing advocates and residents seeking expanded residential conversions.
⚠️Who could be affected
The educational organization seeking to expand programming at the site.
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