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Council hears progress on downtown master plan and regional economic development

2699639 · March 19, 2025
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Staff reported progress on a downtown design process led by RM Smith Group, multiple community outreach sessions, and private-sector activity including lab/biotech expansions and new retail openings; Stockdale Capital acquired Oaks Mall and staff said they'll coordinate on revitalization plans.

Deputy City Manager Akbar Alakhan and Economic Development Manager Hader Alawani told the council the downtown master-plan effort is advancing from concept to design and the city has retained RM Smith Group to prepare entitlement documents and funding strategy options.

"Council took two significant steps in advancing the plan," Alakhan…

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