In a recent government meeting, officials approved a special use permit for a development project at 3595 Broadway, following a unanimous vote of 4-0. The decision came after a motion was made and seconded, reflecting the council's support for the staff's recommendation.

The meeting also addressed a significant redevelopment initiative involving the former Palace Theater and adjacent properties. The proposal, identified as petition 2024-23, encompasses plans for adaptive reuse and mixed-use development. This includes the renovation of the theater into retail and community spaces on the ground floor, alongside the construction of 32 housing units above.

Additionally, the developer plans to erect a new five-story structure on the Massachusetts side, which will feature 143 residential units and a parking garage on the first floor. The city is actively partnering in this project, as it owns both the theater and surrounding land, which it intends to sell to the developer.

To proceed, the petitioner requires several development standard variances for both parcels involved in the project. Detailed documentation outlining these requests was provided to the council for review. The meeting concluded with officials expressing their commitment to advancing this redevelopment effort, which aims to revitalize the area and enhance community resources.