Council will not hold its usually scheduled business meeting Tuesday, Election Day
By Morgan Rothborne, Ashland.news
The Ashland City Council will review an update on the city’s Climate Friendly Communities plan presented by Community Development Department head Brandon Goldman along with consultants from 3JConsulting, JET Planning, and EcoNorthwest who have been contracted to work with the city in developing the initiative at the Monday, Nov. 4, council study session, according to meeting materials.
“CFAs are designated pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use areas intended to support higher density and encourage sustainable transportation options like walking, cycling, and public transit,” according to a staff report. “By concentrating 30% of future population growth within CFAs, cities aim to create neighborhoods that minimize reliance on vehicles, helping to reduce emissions and promote livable, equitable communities.”
The state mandated selected Oregon communities identify and establish these CFCs by Dec. 31, 2024, but the city of Ashland received an extension to complete the project by June 30, 2025, according to meeting materials.
The Ashland City Council Business Meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 5 has been canceled, according to the city website. No reason was given for the cancellation.
The meeting will be held at Council Chamber, 1175 E Main St. The study session Monday will begin at 5:30 p.m.. The meeting can be attended in person or watched remotely through Channel 9 or Channels 180 and 181 (Charter Communications) or live streamed via rvtv.sou.edu select RVTV Prime. Public testimony will be accepted and can be delivered either via Zoom, in person, or as written comment. To sign up for public comment, fill out the public testimony form.
Email Ashland.news reporter Morgan Rothborne at morganr@ashland.news.
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