The task force, comprising 28 members, has postponed a crucial vote for the $3.7 billion economic development project for the fifth time. The latest project proposal includes 6,000 housing units, 40% of which would be affordable, and a modernized port. Leaders of the task force indicated the need for further community engagement and refinement of the plan to achieve a broader consensus among its members. The Economic Development Corporation stated this delay allows for necessary dialogues to address opposition concerns before any progression in the approval process can occur.
The task force has postponed the vote on the $3.7 billion economic development project for a fifth time, indicating a lack of sufficient support to advance it.
The group's decision means any advancement to the environmental review process will not occur until a broad consensus is reached among task force members.
Task force leaders expressed the need for further community engagement to refine the project, aiming to incorporate opposition concerns into a viable plan.
The Economic Development Corporation acknowledged the delay as an opportunity for meaningful dialogue with opponents and surrounding communities regarding the development.
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