Camden residents have been seeking relief from the 4,000 abandoned properties spread throughout the city's nine square miles for many years.
On Thursday, Mayor Dana Redd told a group of 200 residents and community activists that she was ready to tackle the issue, citing the vacant properties' negative effect on property values, public safety, and the quality of life.
Redd outlined the city's plan to use her newly developed Business Growth and Development Team as the first point of contact for anyone hoping to redevelop abandoned properties.
