This project is an attempt to have more students housed in York College-owned housing, to have some existing rental properties owned in a more responsible way, to improve the overall environment in the neighborhood, and to give the City and York College common ground in addressing issues created by the large number of students living in the neighborhood. Pennsylvania law sets the process for considering and approving or denying this type of proposal. These documents will describe all of the reasons that the project is proposed, and what would happen if it does take place. The two documents will be reviewed together. The Redevelopment Authority board has five members appointed by the Mayor, and meets monthly.
All meetings are open to the public.
They will probably consider this plan sometime in July or August. If the Redevelopment Authority decides to approve the plan, it must be submitted to the Planning Commission for their review before it is considered by City Council. The Planning Commission will review both documents, and must vote to adopt the plan before it can go on to City Council. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to get citizen input before they make a decision. They must make their decision at a public meeting.