AGENDA DATE: 6/12/2024
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Broadway Blueprint: Phase 2 Study, Presentation of Final Draft
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Review, accept, and refer the Broadway Blueprint Phase 2 Study to the Economic Development Office and Community Development Department for consideration and implementation.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Rosenberg, Herrick, Filardo, Barnes, Benish
PRESENTER (S): David Benish, Development Process Manager; Rachel Falkenstein, 3TP Ventures
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
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.
The planning effort is focused on the Broadway Street area, near the Wool Factory. Phase 2 is focused on developing actionable recommendations/implementation strategies for physical improvements to the corridor and business development/retention efforts, and will also provide recommendations related to land use.
A mid-point update was provided to the Board on February 7, 2024. At that meeting, the consultants presented their assessment of the area and their direction for strategies, described as "Observations" and "Opportunities." The Board provided comments and direction on their work. The strategies found in the final draft of the study provided here are consistent with the midpoint Observations and the input/direction received from the Board.
The consultants and County staff will provide an overview of the study's findings and recommended strategies.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality of life - Encourage a vibrant community with economic and recreational opportunities that serve all community members.
DISCUSSION: The implementation strategies ident...
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