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Hillyard subarea plan identifies catalyst sites, $50 million in infrastructure needs to attract private investment

2309892 · February 13, 2025
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City staff and consultants updated the Plan Commission on Hillyard subarea planning work, including existing‑conditions analysis, catalyst sites, transportation options and a funding/financing review focused on public investment to leverage private dollars.

Tim Thompson, a city planning presenter, updated the commission on the Hillyard subarea plan, describing the work completed to date and next steps. The subarea plan breaks Hillyard into distinct subareas (Beacon Hill, the yard/industrial area, Wellesley Corridor, Hillyard business district and legacy residential areas) and treats the plan as a concentrated “mini comprehensive plan” focused on land use, housing, commercial opportunity and infrastructure.

Thompson said consultants completed an existing‑conditions analysis, identified developable and catalyst sites…

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