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Director briefs board on Live Local Act application at Causeway Cove; board raises traffic and infrastructure concerns
Summary
Planning staff presented an informational briefing on a large Live Local Act application (Causeway Cove) that would allow high density and height beyond typical local limits if state criteria are met. Board members pressed staff on traffic, emergency services, school capacity and the need for continuing updates as technical reviews proceed.
Planning staff provided the board May 12 an informational briefing on a Live Local Act application known as Causeway Cove, an applicant proposal for a large mixed‑use development on the seaway and waterfront area. The briefing was for information only; technical review committee (TRC) review is scheduled to begin and state statute limits the city’s discretion in specific land‑use entitlements for Live Local projects.
Staff explained the Live Local Act is a state statute that permits eligible affordable housing developments in commercial, industrial and mixed‑use zones and requires at least 40% of units to be rented at 120% of area median…
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