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Council debates streetscape standards, traffic calming and pedestrian access on Washington Boulevard
Summary
Council members argued for streetscape and traffic‑calming standards to be defined within the city‑center plan so private investments and new development align with city expectations; one member urged planning guidance before construction decisions proceed.
Council members emphasized that streetscape standards and traffic calming should be planned as part of the city‑center design so that private redevelopment and public improvements do not conflict. A council member pointed to a recent experience on Washington Boulevard where a private business invested to match perceived city preferences, only to learn later the city wanted a different approach.
Members suggested pairing streetscape work with the tree program and pedestrian improvements so projects can be advanced concurrently and funded strategically. “I don’t like looking at what we have on Washington Boulevard … they went and they put money into their business to know it looked like the city said they wanted it. And now the city says, now we want something different,” one council member said, arguing that clear design standards are needed before implementation.
