Proposed amendment to the Downtown Plan and rezoning of 32 parcels from GMU (Gateway Mixed Use) to D4 (Secondary Central Business District) to implement the Rio Grande District Vision and Implementation Plan.
This change would allow for significantly increased building heights (up to 600 feet with design review) and promote high-density, mixed-use development, aiming to revitalize an underdeveloped area with an emphasis on sustainability, arts, and walkability.
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Proposed rezoning of 32 properties from GMU (Gateway Mixed-Use) to D4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District) to allow for additional building height and amend the downtown plan to include mid-block walkways.
The city is applying for several grants to fund various programs, including asbestos remediation, forensic science improvements, justice court strategic planning, international cultural exchange, and emergency medical services. These grants provide external funding for essential city services and projects.
Residents want the city to commit to burying the train tracks as part of any new development in the Rio Grande District to improve walkability and connectivity.
Neighbors are struggling with loud, unruly parties and property damage, while students worry new rules will unfairly target their social lives.
The city is considering a below-market sale of the historic Northwest Pipeline Building property to facilitate 'The Grove' project, which will provide 196 affordable housing units and preserve a historically significant building. This addresses the critical need for affordable housing and the challenge of financing such projects, especially with adaptive reuse of historic structures.