Tag: development
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Boulder Street Closure – City Council Hearing — March 10

The City Council voted on the Boulder Street issue. Read our newest post about it. Last month we posted about the Palmer High School renovation and the proposed permanent closure of Boulder Street between Weber Street and Nevada Avenue. The City Council public hearing is now one week away — Tuesday, March 10 — and…
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Permanent Closure of Boulder St

The development plan for Palmer High School has been recommended for approval by the Downtown Review Board and City Planning Commission. It involves vacating Boulder Street to accommodate a running track. City Council approval is likely unless significant opposition arises. Written comments are due by March 9, with a meeting on March 10.
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A Billion Dollar Deal: Defining Growth in Middle Shooks Run

Middle Shooks Run, a resilient working-class neighborhood, faces a pivotal moment with a proposed $1 billion redevelopment. Local entrepreneurs aim to reshape the area while preserving its social capital. Community engagement through public hearings and a Community Benefits Agreement is vital to ensure that current residents share in the benefits of growth without displacement.