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Economic Development Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee backs 275-acre data center option

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Oct 20, 2025

Committee backs 275-acre data center option

The committee voted 6-0 to recommend authorizing a real estate option agreement with Atlas Agro for approximately 275 acres in Richland’s Northwest Advanced Clean Energy Park, potentially supporting up to five data centers. It also unanimously recommended $20,000 in façade grants for Uptown LLC and $2,475 for the Uptown Antique Market.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 29, 2025

Committee weighs Central Business District parking rules

The committee took no formal action but discussed three approaches to parking requirements, including removing minimums in Richland’s Central Business District to align with SB 5184. Staff said the mandate would not eliminate parking; businesses and residents could still build parking if they choose.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Sep 15, 2025

Committee Recommends $20,000 Facade Grant

The committee voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a $20,000 Commercial Façade Improvement Program reimbursement for E&J Hospitality’s $77,776.58 renovation project at 1301A George Washington Way. The committee took no action on a proposal to remove parking minimums citywide and planned further discussion with the consultant.

2 min readMunicipal coverage