In a landmark deal that bids to resolve a long-running dispute, the Orange County School Board and Town of Eatonville have agreed to sell the Hungerford property to Dr. Phillips Charities as part of an ambitious effort to revitalize the historic enclave.
The property spans 117 acres across two parcels and serves as a gateway into the town that was founded during Reconstruction by freed slaves and is recognized as the first self-governing, all-Black municipality in the United States.
The agreement, shared exclusively with GrowthSpotter, is scheduled for a vote during the Sep. 30 school board meeting. It has the full support of Eatonville Mayor Angie Gardner, who said the pivotal land transfer would safeguard the community from predatory development and set the stage for a resident-driven vision of inclusive, sustainable growth with affordable housing, educational and cultural opportunities and local businesses that honors the town’s deep cultural legacy.
Ken Robinson, President and CEO of Dr. Phillips Charities, said the organization is not seeking to profit from the transaction. He thanked the town and school leaders for trusting the charity to serve as stewards of the historic property.
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