by: Carisa Cegavske (The News-Review)
A proposal to create an urban renewal district along Diamond Lake Boulevard and surrounding areas in East Roseburg was popular with those who spoke at a hearing before Roseburg City Council on Monday evening.
Property owners in the area said a renewal district would make it easier for them to develop their lands, including building affordable homes to ease the city’s housing shortage, while members of Bike/Walk Roseburg said the idea was a good one, but urged councilors to incorporate good bicycle and pedestrian pathways into the plan.
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