At a Paducah City meeting, a resident urged officials to prioritize housing on the South Side, saying the neighborhood has "over 400 vacant lots" that could be used to attract developers.

The resident said housing is a central concern for them and argued the lots could support homes "that I think people want," serving both young people starting out and older residents who want to downsize into more sustainable dwellings. "We can create a community there," the speaker added.

The remarks in the provided transcript were presented as public comment; the segment does not record any formal motions, votes or staff directions related to the suggestion. The commenter framed the proposal as an incentive-based approach for developers rather than as a specific city program or funding request.