Long-Neglected American Addition Neighborhood to Get Attention, Money

A long-neglected neighborhood on the northside of Columbus, Ohio, that has many run-down homes and vacant lots, will soon receive close to $5 million in investments. The city is planning to build up to 150 houses in the neighborhood, plus rebuild streets, alleys, sidewalks, lights, waterlines and sewer lines. The new houses will include energy-efficient features and some will have solar panels. The project is expected to take about 10 years to complete, and homes are expected to be affordable, with starting prices around $115,000. Read more.

SOURCE: Dispatch Politics, 3/13/11