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CRA advances West Atlantic master-plan outreach; board previews RFP for southwest 600 block aimed at a neighborhood grocery and parking
Summary
CRA staff reported strong public turnout for West Atlantic master-plan outreach and presented a draft RFP for redevelopment of the Southwest 600 block that centers on a full-service grocery and public parking.
CRA staff told the board on Sept. 30 that community outreach for the West Atlantic master-plan amendment (the “set transformation plan”) has drawn strong public attendance and will continue with a final outreach workshop Oct. 9 at Pompey Park, ahead of a planned December draft for board consideration.
At the same meeting staff also previewed a draft request for proposals for development of the Southwest 600 block (the 600 block of West Atlantic). The RFP centers on bringing a community-oriented full-service grocery and public parking to the block and asks proposers to include a letter of intent from a prospective grocer within four months of proposal due date.
Why it matters: Downtown residents and leaders have long sought a grocery option in the core of downtown. The RFP, if issued, would be designed to attract developers who can…
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