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Board hears public comments on housing and parks; manager reports bridge on time and announces summer concerts
Summary
Public commenters urged the board to align zoning with projected county housing needs and praised West Castle Park improvements; Manager Smith said the Cascade Bridge is on schedule and budget, announced an RFQ for Tuffy/Tassel Park design and three free Friendship Park concerts for June 12, July 17 and Aug. 7.
During the public‑comment portion of the Cascade Charter Township meeting, residents raised housing and park concerns while staff shared project updates and upcoming events.
Tom Richardson urged the board to ensure the township’s zoning revision supports regional housing needs, citing estimates from housingkent.org and housingnext.org suggesting substantial countywide shortfalls. Richardson estimated, using Cascade’s…
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