Church Land Affordable Housing Initiative in Columbus

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Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin convened a meeting with faith leaders to discuss using church-owned land for affordable housing development. The initiative aims to address the city's shortage of affordable housing by leveraging large plots of land owned by churches, including parking lots and green spaces. Proposed zoning changes and state legislation are being considered to facilitate church-led housing projects, with an emphasis on overcoming zoning challenges and pre-development costs. The effort is framed as a moral responsibility and part of the church's mission to support the community.