In the sea of COVID-19 uncertainty, there are a few neighborhood-level realities we know for sure. Our neighbor’s financial constraints may postpone planned repairs – like fixing that damaged roof that’s in danger of collapsing; the tenants in the 3-flat at the corner of the block could face eviction, due to job loss and inability to pay rent; the corner diner’s plummet in sales could make their business unsustainable, forcing them to close their doors indefinitely, leaving the property vacant.
These impacts on the people and properties in our communities reflect an important deeper fact: the decisions local governments make over the next 12 months will be critical for residents and communities for years to come. CONTINUE READING
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