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Prompted by our proposal and by the robust community dialogue thereafter, the Redding City Council decided to move forward with a City-led planning effort instead of the proposal submitted by the Design & Development Team (“D&D Team”). We support the Council’s decision, and have withdrawn our offer to fund and facilitate a community-wide master planning effort. We are proud to have played a role in catalyzing new conversations about the need to enhance Civic Area community assets.
Populous, K2 Development Companies, and The McConnell Foundation appreciate the City Council, city staff, and the countless community members who engaged in the idea to master plan the Civic Area. We also want to thank Advance Redding, the Redding Rodeo Association, the Asphalt Cowboys, and Turtle Bay Exploration Park. As the current operators of the public amenities in the Civic Area, these organizations serve a wide range of residents and visitors.
We remain, as partners, committed to community planning, thoughtful growth and development. We will continue to individually share our expertise, resources and energy toward advancing Redding’s potential.
Michael Lockwood, Populous
Allen Knott, K2 Development Companies
Shannon Phillips, The McConnell Foundation
