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Councilmembers call for recurring ‘big ideas’ forum to shape city’s long-term vision
Summary
Several council members urged a standing opportunity for council to discuss long-term, citywide 'big ideas' such as transit corridors, downtown-to-Dix connections, activation of Triangle Town Center and tree- and creek-protection strategies.
Early in the retreat day, several council members asked for scheduled time to discuss long-range “big ideas” and civic visioning, saying residents respond strongly to aspirational projects and that deliberate conversations about the city’s direction should be recurring.
At the opening discussion, a councilmember described recent public interest in “big ideas” and named concepts that have captured…
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