Editor’s note: This is the third in a series about the master plan re-examination report. This post focuses recommendations for the specific area of West Grand Avenue form St. Georges Avenue to Irving and Whittier streets.
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Master plan report goals and objectives
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series about the master plan re-examination report. This post focuses on goals and objectives identified in the report.
Four problems identified by master plan
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series about the master plan re-examination report. This post will focus on problems and objectives identified in the original 1997 master plan, which was amended several times since, most recently in 2010.
Master plan re-examination initiated
The Planning Board accepted a draft master plan re-examination — the first comprehensive one in 20 years — identifying potential areas of the city for future redevelopment and presenting recommendations.
Planning Board directs redevelopment for Hamilton Street
The Planning Board on Wednesday unanimously determined that six properties just outside the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Area, including the former St. Mark’s Church lot, qualify for redevelopment under the state’s Local Housing and Redevelopment Law.
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City Council approves appointments
City Council approved a series of appointments to various boards and agencies last week, including a new commissioner to the Redevelopment Agency.
Council approves change to redevelopment plan
An ordinance that would prohibit certain retail and restaurant uses along Block 154 — located between Elm Avenue, and Campbell, Irving, and Broad streets — was approved by City Council on Monday night.
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Planning Board endorses amendment to plan
The Planning Board last week approved changes to the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan that would eliminate convenience retail uses and restaurants as permitted uses along Block 154 downtown.