College Station will host an interactive community workshop on Nov. 18 for Phase 3 of the Harvey District Planning Area to gather public input on the area’s redevelopment.
The overview
As previously reported by Community Impact, College Station kicked off the first phase of what was originally known as the “Harvey Road Corridor Redevelopment Plan” in June. Despite the name change, the plan's goal remains the same: to “provide a comprehensive roadmap for transitioning the area into a dynamic, mixed-use destination with a strong identity and economic trajectory, while tailoring it to the unique needs and opportunities of the area, including the consideration of the area’s existing conditions, current economic landscape, key attributes, and future growth potential.”
City Principal Planner Heather Wade told Community Impact that the plan for redevelopment had been on the city’s radar since 2009. The city is also looking for a way to revitalize the 1970s architecture in the area.
Zooming in
Phase 3 is known as the “test and refine” stage for the city and also includes input methods such as:
