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Commissioners pressed consultants on infrastructure costs, coordination and public-private partnerships
Summary
Consultants urged better capital improvement planning and coordination with utilities to avoid repeated street work and described public-private partnerships as a possible tool; commissioners raised grant restrictions and the need for public education about revenue options.
Infrastructure emerged as a recurring implementation concern as consultants explained how capital projects, utility coordination and funding will shape the comprehensive plan's viability.
Victor Birx of Tesery opened the infrastructure discussion by stressing predictability in financing and better coordination across city departments and private utilities. "Everybody's favorite subject, infrastructure," Birx said, noting that residents often notice…
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