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Brookings
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Western Avenue rezone proposal

Summary

A proposal to rezone land north of Heron Cove apartments would allow multifamily housing and business development, with the creek floodway left as single-family. Council members flagged walkability and trail connectivity along Western Avenue as a concern as density grows.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

The landowner gains development options; future residents gain housing choices near the creek.

⚠️Who could be affected

Nearby residents worry about density without safe pedestrian connections along Western Avenue.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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