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Council names Flaherty & Collins developer for downtown ‘lumberyard’ site after presentation
Summary
After a presentation by Flaherty & Collins and their architect team, the Blue Springs City Council designated the firm as developer for the city-owned lumberyard site and authorized staff to negotiate development agreements.
The Blue Springs City Council voted March 17 to designate Flaherty & Collins as the preferred developer for the city-owned lumberyard site, a roughly 3.5-acre block just west of the railroad south of Main Street. The council also authorized staff to negotiate a funding and development/performance agreement with the firm.
Why it matters: The lumberyard site sits immediately adjacent to downtown Main Street and is seen by city staff and the developer as a potential catalytic infill project to increase downtown residents and street-level activity.
Key points from the developer presentation and council discussion - Developer and team: Flaherty & Collins (development/management), David Wingerson (project contact), Michael Collins (property management), with architect Rob…
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