Canton Repository (1/31/25) The rebirth of the former Canton Inn site has grabbed the attention of federal housing officials and lawmakers who believe the work to improve some of Canton’s poorest neighborhoods could serve as a model for communities nationwide. Scott Turner, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on July 31 toured with county, state and federal elected officials the under-construction 52-unit family apartment complex being built on the former Canton Inn site at 1031 Tuscarawas St. W, which had been a haven for prostitution and drug use before it was demolished in 2022. “As we stand…
