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West Fargo consultants outline growth-area plan for roughly 8,000 acres opened by FM Diversion
Summary
Consultants from HKGI presented a growth-area planning process for about 8,000 acres on West Fargo's west side made developable by the FM Diversion Project, describing an 18-month engagement that includes an online survey open for three weeks, concept alternatives in September and recommendations expected in early 2026.
At an open-house presentation, Brian Hardis, a landscape architect with HKGI of Minneapolis, outlined a planning process for roughly 8,000 acres on West Fargo’s west side that will become available for development as the FM Diversion Project is completed.
Hardis said the plan will produce guidance on land use, parks, transportation and infrastructure and assess fiscal implications for phased development over the next 20 to 30 years. “One of the big impetus for this planning effort is a continuation of understanding of the comprehensive plan for the city but recognizing that there's quite a bit of new land that's gonna be available for development based on the new FM Diversion Project,” he said.
The consultants described the work as an…
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