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Spirit Valley plan preview: residents want more businesses, walkability and housing; Kmart site singled out for regridding
Summary
City planners previewed a Spirit Valley core investment plan built from months of public outreach. The plan recommends reintroducing a street grid at the Kmart site, improving pedestrian infrastructure and making room for roughly 700 housing units depending on redevelopment pace.
A city planning presentation on the Spirit Valley core investment area previewed recommendations intended to revive the West Duluth business district by focusing on walkability, local storefronts and new housing opportunities.
"The top 3 priorities in their minds are bringing more businesses to Spirit Valley, making it a more walkable and pleasant environment and more housing," Mr. Deming said as he presented survey results and engagement metrics gathered over an 18‑month study process.
Deming said the plan committee engaged hundreds of residents through public booths, walking meetings and…
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