A plan to draw more businesses and visitors to Warr Acres is being met with skepticism by some residents, who also say they are upset about the lack of code enforcement in rundown areas.
City leaders want to create a Town Center District in the area surrounding NW 50 and N MacArthur. City Attorney Matt Love said the plan has been in the works for about three and a half years. Steps toward making it a reality included two informational meetings at the Warr Acres Community Center on Monday and Tuesday.
If adopted by the nine-member Warr Acres City Council, the district would have stricter codes for new businesses, such as light intrusions, signs and noise limits. People who purchase residential properties within the district could no longer use them as a business.
Beautification would be planned for the area, including new sidewalks and landscaping.
“I applaud efforts to improve the quality of businesses in Warr Acres. However, I don’t have confidence that this proposed solution will accomplish the goal,” Francis said. “I didn’t see a specific unified vision and it only addresses future potential businesses without addressing current business issues.”
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