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Planning staff outlines $350,000 Urban Expansion Area study for I‑4 corridor and Little Manatee South
Summary
Staff briefed the commission on an 18‑month, $350,000 Urban Expansion Area study covering I‑4 and Little Manatee South that will evaluate boundaries, infrastructure needs, and public engagement; Little Manatee South is being advanced first and staff recommended a boundary adjustment adding roughly 750 acres.
Planning commission staff presented a status update on the Urban Expansion Area study for two study areas — Interstate‑4 corridor and Little Manatee South — led by consultant H.W. Lochner under an $350,000 contract authorized in July 2025.
"The consultant team is led by H. W. Lochner. Duration of the study is 18 months starting from July 2025... the contract amount is for $350,000," staff said during the briefing (SEG 847–852).
Staff described a two‑phase approach: staff advanced Little Manatee South given more immediate development pressure and staggered…
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