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Commission reviews revised Behr/39 North draft recommendations; open house set for Oct. 29
Summary
Staff presented revised draft recommendations for the Behr/39 North (Third 9 North) comprehensive plan update, highlighting a policy balance between redevelopment and protection of wooded areas and specifying preferred pedestrian/Greenway connections.
At the Oct. 20, 2025 meeting, staff presented revised draft recommendations for the Behr/39 North comprehensive plan update (sometimes referenced as the Third 9 North / Behr campus area). The presentation and ensuing discussion focused on balancing potential redevelopment with preservation of mature trees and natural habitat, enhancing pedestrian and Greenway connections, and shaping acceptable future land uses and densities.
City planner Bethany Moore said the revised recommendations clarify open‑space objectives, emphasize preserving connected forested areas primarily on the southern portions of the campus, and recommend avoiding extensive, unnecessary tree removal while acknowledging that some tree loss and grading may be unavoidable to accommodate…
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