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The Urban Land Institute recommended making the Auburn Pond, Goddard Park, and library area a stronger civic destination, with walking paths, gathering spaces, cafés or patios, markets, gardens, and improved public access. The panel also urged better pedestrian connections, additional traffic studies, zoning changes, and incentives for mixed-use redevelopment along the Drury Square, Route 12, and Auburn Mall corridor.
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The recommendations outline a long-term redevelopment vision rather than an approved construction plan. Initial public investment around Auburn Pond and Goddard Park was identified as the most achievable step for encouraging private redevelopment nearby. The minutes do not record a formal vote adopting the recommendations.
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