Eastside plan update: special meeting set, Hollis T. Williams stormwater design draws neighborhood questions, two‑way conversion remains unfunded

CRA staff told the Eastside Redevelopment Board that the draft Eastside redevelopment plan will be attached to the agenda for a special board meeting on March 11 at 3:30 p.m., and asked members to review the draft and be prepared to make a recommendation to the CRA and planning board.

"On March 11 at 3:30, we're having a special meeting," the presenter said, asking board members to attend because the board’s recommendation will be forwarded to the CRA board and then to the planning board for adoption.

Staff said the plan update process began in May 2024 with workshops and public outreach; the consultant UDA and staff reported more than 2,000 total comments across all districts. The presentation distilled six focus areas for Eastside: zoning and development services, economic development, neighborhood development, housing (including affordable housing), open space and community amenities, and transportation…