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Community groups urge East Bank Authority to reject 6‑lane boulevard concept
Summary
Public commenters at the East Bank Development Authority meeting urged a 4‑lane, transit‑and‑pedestrian‑focused East Bank Boulevard, citing safety, climate and the Imagine East Bank plan; staff said no final cross‑section has been chosen and public feedback will inform alternatives analysis.
Several local advocacy groups told the East Bank Development Authority on Tuesday that a six‑lane design shown in recent materials would conflict with the Imagine East Bank vision and increase safety and air‑quality risks.
Eric Koch, design director at the Civic Design Center, told the authority, “We are concerned by the East Bank Development Authority's proposed 6 lane design for its main street. We do not agree that the East Bank Boulevard needs to be this many vehicle lanes.” Koch asked AECOM staff and agency partners to meet with the Design Center to refine plans in response to community feedback.
The Cumberland River Compact, represented by Catherine Price of Davidson…
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