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Council urges stronger language for walkability, connectivity across Lomas Arena corridor
Summary
Council members recommended adding a future-vision paragraph and policies to improve walkability and bicycle connectivity—particularly across the privately owned Lomas Arena/stables corridor—while the city attorney cautioned that access or dedications require willing property owners.
Several council members urged the general plan to include language promoting walkability, potential underground utilities and incentives for property owners to provide dedicated pedestrian connections across privately owned parcels such as the Lomas Arena stables. One council member said a brief "future vision" paragraph or chapter would help set expectations for residents and developers.
The city attorney warned that the area is privately owned and that the city should avoid designating private parcels for public access in a way that could trigger takings claims; staff said the plan can encourage connectivity and offer incentives, but access or dedications will depend on willing property owners and cooperative agreements.
