In a bold move to tackle urban decay, Watertown, NY, is exploring a novel approach to combat blight: raffling off city-owned homes. Targeting mid‑score houses (rated between 40–70 on their condition scale), renovating one, then selling $20 raffle tickets, culminating in a chance for a lucky winner to own a fully updated home. The proceeds would help fund further demolitions or future raffles. The plan, still undergoing legal review, is drawing attention as a fresh, community‑powered strategy to breathe new life into neglected neighborhoods.
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