Council Member· 2025–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Irving Allen
Greensboro
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 41:11
- Avg per meeting
- 2:10
- Segments
- 389
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Road to 10,000 Homes Initiative
Over $25 million committed to affordable housing units and millions more leveraged from non-city resources over the past five years.
Historic Landmark Designations
Qualifying historic properties may be eligible for local historic tax deferrals.
Affordable Housing Land Disposition to CHDOs
Sale proceeds and a city financing commitment were part of the proposed affordable housing deal; amounts were not stated in the agenda.
Depot Project
News and Record Site Redevelopment
Highway 421 Corridor Development
Multi-Family Residential Rezoning on High Street
Property value adjustments for the applicant and surrounding homeowners.
Spring Garden Street Corridor Plan
Future capital improvements and increased economic activity along Spring Garden Street.
Willowlake Road Planned Unit Development
Substantial private capital investment paired with significant developer-funded road improvements along Old Randleman Road.
Tenant Eviction Advocacy and Legal Aid Funding (TEAM)
Continued operational funding for legal mediation services.
Redevelopment of Former Glenwood Church Site
Financial impact will be determined upon final proposal selection and City Council review.
Andrews Farm Road Residential Multifamily Development
Substantial private residential infrastructure investment.
Lewiston and Hackamore Road Townhome Development
Private investment impact; no direct municipal cost.
Code Enforcement and Housing Conditions at The District
Potential costs associated with increased code enforcement personnel and compliance actions.
Airport-Area High-Density Residential and Mixed-Use Development
Significant private investment in housing infrastructure near the airport corridor.
Supportive Housing Project at 817 Summit Avenue
A proposed investment of $515,000 for the upcoming fiscal cycle, replacing last year's $755,000 seasonal summer shelter expenditure with a more permanent 12-month model.
Affordable Multi-Family Housing Funding Commitments
Requires philanthropic and organizational funding to assist with housing deposits and relocation costs.
Willow and Sharpe Roads Residential Development
Private investment in housing infrastructure with required roadway widening by the developer.
Equitable Housing Distribution Across Districts
Subsidizing housing units or providing tax fee rebates in certain districts will require dedicated funding.
Housing Code Updates and Increased Penalties
Civil penalties will increase from $200 ($10 daily) to $500 ($100 daily), and up to $1,000 ($250 daily) for repeat violators.
Decisions during term (14)
Recorded while Allen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
F.29 Economic Development Contract with Greensboro Sports Foundation
2026 – 485 Resolution Authorizing Community Project Funding Grant Agreement in the Amount of $1,000,000 with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex
Approval of Unified Development Plan for Z-26-09-001
Resolution Authorizing Workforce Development Contract Increase
2026-562 Resolution Authorizing Community Project Funding Grant Agreement in the Amount of $3,000,000 with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the South Elm Street Infrastructure Improvements
2026-461 Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances; Amending Water and Sewer Fees, and System Development Fees
2026-460 Ordinance Amending Land Development Ordinance Article 12; Amending Stormwater Fees
Unified Development Plan Revision for PL(P) 26-20 (South Elm-Eugene Street & Cahill Drive)
Commitment of Funds for Multi-Family Housing Developments
2026 - 238 Resolution of City Council Support for Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority’s Water and Wastewater Utility Regionalization Study and Regional Capacity Development
Resolution Recognizing March 2026 as Developmental Disability and Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Land Development Ordinance Text Amendment for Secure Detention and Custodial Facilities
2026 – 98 Public Hearing for FY 2026 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
2026-38 Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amending the Greensboro Land Development Ordinance – Adding Medical, Dental and Related Offices to the Office use group
Voting record (4)(Development)
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