The Sehome neighborhood’s development project may be in jeopardy, according to Council Member Terry Bornemann. The biggest issue council members face is “how to deal with the current financial crisis” caused by the poor economy.
In an interview with Bornemann Thursday, he said the current economic situation is affecting the local revenue that pays for city projects. Bornemann also said the council needs to “really work to adjust for that.”
The Sehome neighborhood project, which has been in the works for many years now, may be set on the backburner if City Council cannot find the resources to fund the project. The proposed “urban village” redevelopment would convert the strip malls and motels that currently line Samish Way into sidewalk shops and businesses with residences above.
Mohinder Singh, a manager at the Coachman Inn on Samish way says he thinks the project “will be good for the area” and “help us to compete with the Guide [Meridian].”
The idea is to make the Sehome neighborhood into a place where people shop, live, and work, much like Fairhaven is designed. The current plan will help to accommodate the growing population throughout the area.
The Sehome neighborhood development project is just one of many neighborhood redesigns that are currently in the works; however Sehome has taken the lead, according to Bornemann.
The project will require rezoning of many areas, and possibly new ordinances to allow for taller buildings that can house both businesses and residences. The project will also include a landlord accountability law to make sure buildings are up to code and that landlords are responsible for their tenants.
The final project proposal is set to be reviewed by the Council sometime in the next few weeks.
In an interview with Bornemann Thursday, he said the current economic situation is affecting the local revenue that pays for city projects. Bornemann also said the council needs to “really work to adjust for that.”
The Sehome neighborhood project, which has been in the works for many years now, may be set on the backburner if City Council cannot find the resources to fund the project. The proposed “urban village” redevelopment would convert the strip malls and motels that currently line Samish Way into sidewalk shops and businesses with residences above.
Mohinder Singh, a manager at the Coachman Inn on Samish way says he thinks the project “will be good for the area” and “help us to compete with the Guide [Meridian].”
The idea is to make the Sehome neighborhood into a place where people shop, live, and work, much like Fairhaven is designed. The current plan will help to accommodate the growing population throughout the area.
The Sehome neighborhood development project is just one of many neighborhood redesigns that are currently in the works; however Sehome has taken the lead, according to Bornemann.
The project will require rezoning of many areas, and possibly new ordinances to allow for taller buildings that can house both businesses and residences. The project will also include a landlord accountability law to make sure buildings are up to code and that landlords are responsible for their tenants.
The final project proposal is set to be reviewed by the Council sometime in the next few weeks.
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