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Council reviews economic development and neighborhood chapters of comp plan; asks for maps, workforce training language and trail connectivity edits
Summary
At its May 1 study session the council reviewed Chapters 8–11 of the comprehensive plan (economic development, North Central Neighborhood, Marina District, Pacific Ridge). Staff sought policy direction and council asked for added maps, language linking education/train
Community Development Director Rebecca Deming presented proposed updates to four chapters of the Des Moines comprehensive plan—Economic Development, North Central Neighborhood (Innovation District), Marina District, and Pacific Ridge—part of the 10‑year periodic review required by the Growth Management Act (GMA).
Staff overview: Deming said the comp plan update updates background data, aligns policies with recent investments, and reflects the city’s role in the regional economy; the plan must be updated periodically and land‑use, housing and transportation elements will follow on the stated schedule (land use and housing in June; transportation in…
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