Housing tops list of the city’s long-term plan

In 2024, the City of Alexander City completed its 10-year comprehensive plan.

The comprehensive plan is a long-term vision for the city and there are several processes that come before the city can implement it.

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Alexander City Mayor Mike Densmore has said on previous occasions some housing issues could be resolved by improving existing, older neighborhoods.
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Alexander City Mayor Mike Densmore has said on previous occasions some housing issues could be resolved by improving existing, older neighborhoods.
Gwen Bishop / TPI

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Housing tops list of the city’s long-term plan

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