Kinney Drive tract draws sharp split: preserve parkland or pursue trail‑oriented development?

Feb 19, 2026

The Kinney Drive tract (Mod 8) prompted the most heated discussion. Some officials and neighbors urged keeping the area as open parkland; others—backed by the youth advisory committee—favored a trailhead and low‑intensity, trail‑oriented uses that could include a pocket neighborhood or small event/restaurant elements.

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Mod 8, the Kinney Drive tract, generated sustained and divergent remarks about the property's future. The draft describes the site as a low‑intensity, trail‑oriented place that would emphasize nature, outdoor experiences and continuity with the trail network; the area presently is park/open‑space zoned and is city‑owned.

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