Council approved a resolution allowing the Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority to develop 62 units for older adults and 83 affordable housing units at Bluestone Town Center.
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The approval moves forward two housing components at Bluestone Town Center, totaling 145 homes. Council also approved an updated emergency operations plan, requested a letter to state and federal representatives about community safety concerns, and tabled a proposed mixed-use housing and commercial project at 227 N. Main Street until November 25, 2025.
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Approved 62 residential units designed for older adults and 83 affordable housing units at Bluestone Town Center.
Approved the updated Harrisonburg-Rockingham-James Madison University Emergency Operations Plan.
Requested that the city manager draft a formal letter to state and federal representatives regarding reported safety concerns related to ICE and Homeland Security activities.
Tabled the proposed purchase and renovation of 227 N. Main Street for a mixed-use housing and commercial development until November 25, 2025.
Approved rezoning requests for 910 North Liberty Street, properties associated with Bluestone Town Center, and 320 South Main Street.
Approved supplemental appropriations of $180,000 for the Sanitation Fund, $1,231,557 for the Children's Services Act, and $1,863,581.74 for General Fund grants.
Approved a downtown outdoor dining and encroachment request for Black Sheep Coffee and an easement supporting power service to a pump station.
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