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Council and commission debate downtown mixed‑use, MFTE timing and business impacts
Summary
Councilmembers and commissioners discussed whether incentives should target existing mixed‑use areas to support small businesses and whether market conditions are ready for mixed‑use development in the town center.
Lakewood, Washington — Councilmembers and the planning commission spent significant time Monday discussing the city's goals for mixed‑use development in the town center and whether MFTE and other incentives should focus on areas already designated for redevelopment.
Some councilmembers and members of the planning commission said public commenters flagged an alternative to expanding the RTA: rather than extending…
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