MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis officials are exploring a new program to improve blighted properties across the city.
The Commercial Appeal (http://bit.ly/1bLyqRB) reports the City Council last week approved a measure to create a committee that will come up with a plan to implement a mow-to-own program. If ultimately approved, it would allow residents that cut grass and maintain blighted properties adjacent their own to take possession of it.
There are about 6,000 properties in Memphis and Shelby County land banks and about $8 million is spent each year to mow and maintain them.
Councilman Berlin Boyd suggested the idea as a way to mitigate that cost and give an incentive for people to take pride in their community.
Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://ift.tt/12zhHdI
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