Duluth: Property Condition Scoring for Blight Mitigation

Project Goal

Project Goal: Investigate the use of property condition scorecards in other communities, develop a standard metric to score properties in Duluth, and pilot the scorecard to begin identifying and mapping properties in poor condition that are at risk of deterioration and demolition, and that might benefit from City investments in infrastructure, housing assistance, and targeted services

Partnership Year
Partner Agency/Organization
Local Government Department
Project Lead Name
Jon Otis
Project Lead Title
Deputy Chief of Life Safety
Matches
Course
PA 8081: Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone
Instructor
Dr. Nichola Lowe
Course Semester/Year
Spring 2024
Student Deliverables
Course
RCP Scholars
Course Semester/Year
Summer 2024
Student Deliverables
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