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Council hears Mill Site redevelopment constraints; Ash Creek relocation flagged as costly priority
Summary
Economic development staff told council the Mill Site Redevelopment Plan is adopted but constrained by Ash Creek drainage, easements and private ownership; relocation of Ash Creek is a costly early priority and staff proposed evaluating funding options including stormwater fee revenues and the South Dallas Urban Renewal District.
Charlie Mitchell, director of Economic & Community Development, briefed the council on the Mill Site Redevelopment Plan and said the city adopted the plan but faces technical, ownership and funding constraints before redevelopment can proceed. "The Ash Creek drainage is the is the big early stage project and also a very, very expensive one," Mitchell said, describing Ash Creek relocation and floodplain work as…
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