City of St. Petersburg Charter Amendment #1Removing City-Owned Vacant Lots from Park & Waterfront Map to Create Housing
What your vote means
A YES vote removes these lots from the Parks & Waterfront Map so they can be used for housing.
A NO vote keeps the lots on the Parks & Waterfront Map, which limits their use for housing.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Removes nine long-vacant city lots (about 1.7 acres) near the Jamestown Apartments on Burlington Avenue from the city's protected Parks & Waterfront Map. source: hoodline.com
- The city could then use, sell or partner on the land for housing; staff estimate about 41 homes. source: hoodline.com
Why people want it, and why others object
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Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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