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Community benefits from big developments

What major projects like the Lower Hill and Bakery Square owe their neighbors.

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Community benefits agreement reinforced for Lower Hill.

The Penguins no longer hold development rights to the former Civic Arena site in the Lower Hill. Their agreement expired Oct. 22, returning those rights to two public authorities. Now, council has given preliminary approval to amending the community benefits agreement that gives residents a voice there. Back in 1955, the city displaced 8,000 residents and 400 businesses to build the arena.

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14 Acre Bakery Square Expansion Moves Forward with Two Key Amendments Ready for Public Hearing.

Bakery Square's planned expansion in Larimer and East Liberty aims for 100 affordable homes for purchase. Under a deal with community groups, Walnut Capital would put in $6 million and commit to raising $19 million more. The Planning Commission got the changes in 2023 and sent back its recommendation this January. A 4 to 2 vote has now sent two bills to a public hearing.

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