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Affordable Housing

Sanford is breaking ground on a new affordable housing subdivision named W.T. Wilson Ridge to help tackle the city's housing crunch. This project aims to increase housing availability and address the rising cost of living for local residents.

3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 24, 2026

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Annexation and industrial rezoning of Hawkins Avenue site

The city annexed 29.6 acres on Hawkins Avenue and rezoned it light industrial, opening the former Cole pottery site to flex warehouse/manufacturing development. It also brings the property onto city sewer and the city tax rolls.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026