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Downtown Envision plan delayed; commission raises concerns about reduced curbside parking and accessibility impacts
Summary
The Envision downtown redesign has been delayed at least six months; commissioners flagged concerns that proposed removal of curbside parking and new bike lanes or parklets could reduce convenient parking for older residents, parents and people with disabilities.
Commission member Felix briefed the commission on the downtown Envision plan and reported the project has been delayed at least six months amid business‑community pushback.
Felix said some design elements improve accessibility — for example, widening sidewalks and improving crosswalks — but he warned the plan’s removal of curbside parking and addition of bike lanes and parklets could reduce the number of convenient street…
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