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Galena Street extension raises development opportunities and traffic questions in Granite Falls
Summary
City staff and commissioners said a proposed Galena Street extension could create mixed‑use opportunities and shift traffic patterns; staff and council members raised questions about right‑of‑way, frontage improvements and whether the route could still be closed for community events.
Community Development Director Eric Jensen told the joint March 8 meeting that a proposed West Galena Street extension could become a second commercial corridor and create opportunities for mixed‑use development, such as retail at ground level with housing above.
City Manager Brent Kirk described potential redevelopment scenarios—including a developer consolidating lots for mixed‑use projects, rezoning adjacent parcels…
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