Backup - Item #4 20260528-067_2C_20Agenda_20Late_20Backup_3A_20Motion_20Sheet_202-_20CM_20Qadri — original pdf

Backup

CM Qadri May 28, 2026 Council Meeting Item 67 Item 67 Motion Sheet #2: Further Direction I move to provide the following direction to the City Manager regarding future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) update: ● Develop regulatory, programmatic, and financial tools and incentives in coordination with the Downtown Density Bonus Red River Cultural District subdistrict creation through cross-departmental collaboration to preserve and retain cultural spaces and venues. ● Analyze and explore implementation of Equity-based Preservation Plan recommendations such as transfer of development rights and historic tax incentive reform. ● Initiate a South Central Waterfront subdistrict of the DDBP. ● Provide Council with a memorandum by August 31st that outlines the Phase II engagement and DDBP design process, including South Central Waterfront, and addresses the following in alignment with previously adopted Council initiatives: ○ Engage stakeholders broadly on urban design standards and provide further recommendations and refinements on Phase I and Phase II design standards, including the Design, Planning, and Downtown Commissions as critical points of feedback in this process, ○ Continue to consider inclusion of additional gatekeeper design standards and community benefits, while exploring additional regulatory pathways and incentives that would support desired design outcomes in downtown.