
City looks to sweeten the deal with developers, sell more $1 lots
The City of Prince Albert is hoping to attract more housing development by making some changes to existing programs, such as easing the cost of demolishing derelict properties.
Council heard recently that the planning and development office would like to see some changes, such as making it cheaper to demolish beat up and unused buildings.
“There is a significant cost associated with vacant lots, there is a significant cost associated with derelict properties and to see them re-imagined and to develop ways to see new taxation revenue is paramount to these types of programs,” planning manager Craig Guidinger said.
He asked council to consider several moves; including more financial incentives on the $1 lots for sale in the West Flat area.