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EDC discusses long-term strategy to spur development on White House's south side
Summary
Board members discussed barriers and opportunities for south-side growth, including destination anchor needs, zoning and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) limits. Members said a destination retailer or mixed-use node would help attract follow-on investment; rezoning and Tyler's ETJ were noted constraints.
At the Nov. 13 meeting the EDC discussed long-term strategies to encourage development in the city's southern section. Speaker 2 introduced the item by asking what would spur growth to the south, noting that some areas appear to be a dividing line for development and that in times of rain some roads ‘‘go south because it's underwater.''
Board members said a visible anchor or destination could…
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