AMHERST Programs that will cost significant money to launch including a police alternative program that would respond to nonviolent calls that police now cover, a diversity department within town government, and a youth empowerment center are.
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Published: 5/25/2021 9:12:14 PM
AMHERST Programs that will cost significant money to launch including a police alternative program that would respond to nonviolent calls that police now cover, a diversity department within town government, and a youth empowerment center are the key elements of a proposal to make public safety non-racist and equitable in Amherst.
While the Town Council and Town Manager Paul Bockelman are supporting the advice provided by the Community Safety Working Group, whose members made a lengthy presentation at Monday’s council meeting, questions remain about how to fund these initiatives and how quickly they can be accomplished.
Photo from town of Frisco
Frisco officials asked town staff to move forward with the pedestrian Main Street concept again this year during a regular Frisco Town Council work session April 26, deciding on a planned opening June 18.
The promenade arose out of necessity last year as the town sought out new ways to help Main Street businesses stay afloat while keeping within capacity limits set by state and local public health orders. Its return will again offer businesses the opportunity to expand seating areas and retail space into the road and provide community members a pedestrian-friendly area to spread out while they shop and dine.
An impression of how the site could look. Photo: Henry Davidson Developments
Residents are being asked to have their say on the initial plans for the site, which will see the existing Meridian Centre demolished and a new facility built.
The scheme includes new housing but has shopping and ‘a new centre’ at its heart, according to developer Henry Davidson Developments.
A new Co-Op will be built and a retail parade for small, independent traders will be created, with apartments above.
The proposed layout of the site. Photo: Henry Davidson Developments
Between the parade and Community House, which will be retained, developers have proposed a new public square where weekend markets and other events could take place.
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