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2 issues in development with critical priority

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Bourne and Kenney Apartments (Pennrose)

Councilmember Shakur discovered that part of the Bourne parking area — where crews were drilling and blocking handicapped spots — may sit on land the city gave to the Kenney development, not Pennrose. Pennrose says the broker's materials lacked a survey and the lender won't underwrite until the boundary is clarified. The city and developer are exchanging requests to resolve it.

6 mentionsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026

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Kearney Realty PILOT and development agreements

The Smith/Montgomery Streets redevelopment deal — with a PILOT tax agreement — is one step from a vote, with new attention on whether MWBE hiring promises are enforced for real.

4 mentionsLast discussed May 11, 2026