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Residents and developers spar over Cascadia/Catalyst project as council hears public comments
Summary
Multiple residents and business stakeholders addressed the council about the Catalytic Westside (Cascadia) project; supporters emphasized jobs and economic development while critics raised concerns about tactics used in public settings and Democratic process.
GREELEY, Colo. — Members of the public and business stakeholders addressed the City Council Tuesday about the West Greeley "Cascadia" catalyst project, offering both strong support for the development’s economic potential and accusations about conduct surrounding campaign activity.
Supporters at the podium said the project could be a regional draw and spur jobs and revenue. Gracie Loucks, a recent UNC graduate who said she lives near downtown, told council the project would "create over 3,300 jobs and provide millions in annual revenue for Greeley," and said those revenues could support other city needs. Rich Warner of Upstate Colorado Economic Development told the council the proposal acts as a "catalyst" that can boost talent attraction, infrastructure and long-term employer benefits when paired with patient capital.
At the same time,…
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