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Jacobs Entertainment pitches alley abandonment for four downtown soccer fields; board raises access and neighborhood concerns
Summary
Jacobs Entertainment presented a proposal to abandon portions of two alleys to create four fenced turf soccer fields downtown; board members applauded potential activity but pressed the developer on pedestrian access, public benefit, fencing, shade, lighting and how the project fits mixed-use goals.
Jacobs Entertainment presented plans to abandon portions of a north-south alley and a short east-west segment in downtown Reno to consolidate parcels for four turf soccer fields, prompting an extended board Q&A about access, public benefit and neighborhood character.
The presentation, led by Garrett Gordon on behalf of Jacobs, said the company owns parcels on both sides of the alley and argued the abandonment would not cause "material injury to the public." Gordon said the fields would allow families and tournaments into downtown and support retail by bringing people to the area. "We the 1 legal finding for an abandonment is no material injury to the public," Gordon said; he also stated Jacobs has invested "close to…
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