AGENDA DATE: 9/4/2024
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Broadway Blueprint Phase 2 Implementation Plan
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Accept, endorse, and refer the Broadway Blueprint Phase 2 Implementation Study to the Economic Development Office and Community Development Department for implementation.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Filardo, Barnes, McDermott, Benish
PRESENTER (S): David Benish
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In 2019, the Board initiated the Broadway Blueprint economic revitalization study as part of the County's investment in the Woolen Mills redevelopment and related WillowTree corporate campus relocation project. The study recommended, and the Board approved, a Phase 2 effort, entitled the Broadway Corridor Phase 2 Implementation Study.
Community Development Department and Economic Development Office staff and two consultants, 3TP Ventures and Line and Grade Civil Engineering, began work on the Phase 2 Study in the summer of 2023. Work was completed on the Phase 2 Study in late Spring and the final draft was presented to the Board on June 12, 2024. The purpose of the June meeting was to discuss the final draft and determine if the document was ready for acceptance by the Board (Attachment A). The Board indicated general acceptance of the draft study as presented. Two minor changes have been made to the text based on comments received from the Board's discussion, as noted in the Discussion section below.
A proposed final draft of the study, along with an appendix containing supporting background materials, is now being provided to the Board for action.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality of life - Encourage a vibrant community with economic and recreational opportunities that serve all community members.
DISCUSSION: The Board previously offered only a few comments. The following changes were made to the text of the Study to address those comments/suggestion...
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