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Converse council and EDC approve next phase of arts and entertainment district planning
Summary
After community workshops and online surveys, the city’s Economic Development Corporation presented conceptual plans for an arts-and-entertainment district; council approved moving the project into more detailed planning and feasibility work using EDC funds already budgeted.
The City of Converse on May 6 voted to advance planning for a proposed arts and entertainment district near the intersection of Topperwine Road and FM 1976, directing the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to continue community outreach and undertake a master-plan and market-feasibility phase.
The EDC and its consultant, Gensler, summarized months of public engagement and recommended a master plan, regulatory review and a phased implementation strategy. "The community really is wanting to see food, shopping and music within your, within this arts and entertainment district," Gensler said during the presentation,…
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