Residents press developer, council on preservation, traffic and density for Lutheran Legacy Campus plan

Jun 17, 2025

Developer E5X presented preliminary designs for the 100-acre former Lutheran Medical Campus. Nearby residents raised concerns about preservation of historic buildings, traffic, and the potential number of housing units; councilors and staff reiterated zoning limits and noted traffic studies are under review.

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Chris Elliott, the representative for E5X, introduced the developerteamand presented early design concepts for the redevelopment of the roughly 100-acre former Lutheran Medical Campus, describing a mix of lower-density housing at the site edges, higher density and mixed uses toward the center, and plans to preserve key structures such as the chapel and the so-called "blue house." E5X said it is early in the design process and has been coordinating with the city and ditch company on open-space and trail connections.

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