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Consultant: Martin Field study narrows 240-acre area to 64.5 developable acres; infrastructure could cost about $24 million
Summary
A consultant told the Economic Development and Tourism Commission that of the roughly 240 acres studied around Martin Field, about 64.5 acres are suitable for industrial development; full infrastructure build-out is estimated at roughly $24 million and city options include requiring developers to build extensions or seeking grants.
College Place — The Economic Development and Tourism Commission on a recent meeting heard a final presentation on the Martin Field planning and economic feasibility study from consultant Mr. Hoppe, who said roughly 64.5 acres of the roughly 240-acre study area appear suitable for industrial development and that full infrastructure improvements could total about $24 million.
The study, Hoppe said, produced a concept plan showing about 29 industrial lots and recommended a suite of infrastructure investments — internal roads, sewer and water extensions, stormwater work and dry utilities — to make the parcels marketable to users. "We ended up with 64 and a half acres," Hoppe said during the presentation.
Why this matters: the city must decide whether to invest in public infrastructure to attract industrial users or rely on developers to extend roads and utilities, a choice that affects timing, cost to taxpayers and the…
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