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City Council to adopt Complete Streets policy

City Council introduced an ordinance that would encourage creating streets that accommodate users of all ages and types, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles, children, older citizens.

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Council tweaks property maintenance measures

City Council last week introduced a trio of ordinances related to property maintenance, including changes to the foreclsoure registry created last year.

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Discussions continue for Center Circle site

The Redevelopment Agency on Wednesday tabled discussions to designate a redeveloper of The Center Circle site as owners of the facility continue to evaluate bids for the Main Street property.

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East Cherry Street concept revised

Changes to a concept plan for a mixed-used development proposed for East Cherry Street would reduce ground-floor retail space while allowing for on-site parking.

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PILOT revised for artist housing complex

City Council modified a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement to reflect a new lead developer for an artist-focused affordable housing complex.

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Another downtown property changes hands

Another downtown property changed hands recently, this time a mixed-used  building on Irving Street.

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Main Street lot would go to Parking Authority

City Council introduced an ordinance this month that would convey a small vacant parcel on Main Street to the Parking Authority.

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City Council to amend sidewalk cafe regs

City Council introduced changes to the city’s two-year-old sidewalk cafe ordinance, including a reduction in the seasonal fee from $500 to $20.

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