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Summit County Council disputes executing 1,500-unit affordable housing goal

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The Summit County Council is making progress on its affordable housing goal. But, the council disagrees on plan details. More than a year ago, Summit County officials set a goal to build 1,500 units of affordable housing by 2036. The recently approved Crossroads at Silver Creek and Junctions Commons projects will chip away at the goal with a combined 244 units.

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