Erie committee approves blight status for Perry Street home tied to mass shooting
The City of Erie's Blighted Property Review Committee voted Wednesday to designate 722 Perry Street as blighted. The property was the site of a mass shooting, and its owner now has 30 days under the designation, according to the city.
A city panel in Erie, the Blighted Property Review Committee, decided Wednesday that 722 Perry Street meets the definition of blighted. The address is tied to a mass shooting. According to the city, the owner now has a 30-day window under the designation. The available information does not detail the property’s condition, next steps, or the owner’s plans.
The designation could affect the property owner, nearby residents, and those connected to the mass shooting, who may view the site’s condition and future use as a sensitive local matter. It may also draw attention to how Erie handles properties tied to traumatic events, though the practical impact will depend on what follows the 30-day period.