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City Center Redevelopment Authority

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0 active membersNext meeting Aug 20, 2026Last meeting Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 16, 2026

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Vancouver

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CCRA adopts Downtown Redevelopment Assessment; Main Street Promise and development pipeline updates provided

Published May 20, 2026

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

City Center Redevelopment Authority reviews comprehensive plan updates and TIF analysis

On February 19, 2026 the City Center Redevelopment Authority met in the Aspen Room (City Hall). Board actions included excusing the absence of Alisa Pyszka and approving a revision to the January 18, 2026 minutes to clarify inclusion of commercial retail and residential components. Staff reported on the development pipeline (including a residential pre-application at the former HP campus, the completed Burnt Bridge distribution facility, and the proposed Palisades Point project), City Council approval of an amended development agreement with Lincoln for the Waterfront Gateway project (focusing on Parcel X), work on a building code update to allow six-story wood-frame construction, a workforce housing roundtable, the city's Comprehensive Plan and zoning code update to plan for 20-year growth and additional housing capacity, and an update on Tax Increment Financing analysis. No action was taken on the TIF analysis.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

CCRA elects officers and votes to recommend Waterfront Gateway amendment to City Council

Date/time: 2026-01-15 12:30 PM–1:35 PM; Location: Aspen Room, 415 W 6th Street, Vancouver. Board elected Marc Fazio as President and Richard Krippaehne as Secretary/Treasurer for 2026. Approved December 18, 2025 minutes. Executive Director provided updates on City Center projects and the development pipeline. No public comment. Board unanimously voted to recommend amendments to the Waterfront Gateway Development Agreement to City Council: removed office building, now proposes commercial retail and residential (Lincoln proposes a six-story light wood frame building), up to 50% of rental units affordable at 80% AMI for ten years; City conducting code analysis. Absence of Alisa Pyszka was excused.

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Briefing

Dec 18, 2025

City Center Redevelopment Authority — December 18, 2025 Minutes

The CCRA convened on December 18, 2025. Members approved the November 20, 2025 minutes, excused two absences, and heard an Executive Director report covering a deferred Development Pipeline report, a subcommittee review of the Waterfront Gateway project, a 2026–2027 workplan in development, and a change in approach for Phase Two of the Heights District (outreach meeting with local developers on workforce housing instead of issuing a new RFP). No public comment was received. An executive session on real estate negotiations was held (12:45–1:50 pm) with no action to follow.

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Briefing

Nov 20, 2025

City Center Redevelopment Authority reviews Green Building Program and downtown parking updates; approves minutes

The CCRA met Nov. 20, 2025. The board approved the Sept. 18, 2025 minutes and excused the absence of David Copenhaver. Staff reported on the development pipeline and an early-stage tax increment study, and noted City Council's recommendation of Heather Friend for the open CCRA seat (Council vote scheduled Dec. 15). Staff presented a Green Building Program update (for Council Public Hearing Dec. 15); the board provided feedback but declined to take a formal position. Staff also updated the board on the Downtown Access, Mobility & Parking Plan, including Phase 1 implementation (weekend enforcement effective June 1, 2025), occupancy data, and planned parking rate changes tied to the Parking Tax beginning Jan. 2026.

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Briefing

Sep 18, 2025

City Center Redevelopment Authority — Meeting Minutes (Sept. 18, 2025)

The City Center Redevelopment Authority convened on Sept. 18, 2025. The board approved the July 17, 2025 minutes, received an Executive Director report (Subcommittee did not meet; Development Pipeline activity for July–August), held a 1-hour executive session on real estate negotiations with no action taken, and adjourned at 1:43 pm. No public comment was received.

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Briefing

Jul 17, 2025

City Center Redevelopment Authority — July 17, 2025: Interim President elected; DEIS and Green Building policy updates

The City Center Redevelopment Authority met July 17, 2025 in Council Chambers and by video. The board elected Richard Krippaehne as interim President, approved the June 26 minutes, amended the agenda to add a 30-minute executive session, and excused two absent members. Staff reported on the development pipeline, Heights phase-two proposals, and the Waterfront Gateway affordable housing groundbreaking. Staff presented the Comprehensive Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (public comment open through September 8) and a financial and phasing analysis of proposed Green Building policies. No public comment was received; an executive session was held with no action to follow.

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Briefing

Jun 26, 2025

CCRA approves May minutes; reviews Housing Action Plan and redevelopment financing tools

Meeting called to order at 12:31 PM. Quorum present; absence of Board Member Alisa Pyszka was excused. Minutes from May 15, 2025 approved. Executive Director Patrick Quinton reported on the development pipeline, Phase Two Heights RFP, potential federal budget impacts to Heights Phase One affordable housing projects, and staffing update. Housing Action Plan timeline and immediate actions discussed, including removing parking minimums for affordable housing, MFTE incentives, deferring SDC/impact fees, and faster development review; additional code changes noted. Redevelopment investment options presented (BIAs, LIDs, TIAs, special purpose funds, Opportunity Zones); Tax Increment Study planned for Fall 2025. No public comment. Meeting adjourned at 2:03 PM.

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Briefing

May 15, 2025

CCRA adopts Downtown Redevelopment Assessment; Main Street Promise and development pipeline updates provided

The City Center Redevelopment Authority met May 15, 2025. Staff reported on the development pipeline (including projects at the VIC, Vancouver Bridge Shelter, and the Hurley residential project), provided a Main Street Promise construction and outreach update, and the board adopted the Downtown Redevelopment Assessment directing staff to proceed with implementation. The board approved prior minutes and handled an absence request; no public comment was received.

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