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Castlewood concept plan for 700 North draws questions on parking, residential mix and affordable-housing funding
Summary
Castlewood Development’s 700 North concept plan — proposing mid-rise residential, retail frontage and an Encompass Health rehab building — generated questions from commissioners and residents about parking, the share of residential without a confirmed retail anchor, and use of a 5% RDA tax increment for affordable housing.
Community development staff presented Castlewood Development’s concept plan for the 700 North area at the Jan. 13 Linden Planning Commission meeting, summarizing two primary development areas and resident feedback.
Staff reported the west portion’s concept includes about 156 residential units with retail or restaurant frontage, a roughly 1-acre park area and space for an anchor tenant or grocer; the east portion was described as containing about 136 units and a small drive-through pad site. Staff also identified an Encompass Health facility shown on the concept (two stories, described as a short-term…
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