Proposals set for development around Diamond

I have an update on the city’s proposed development of 60+ acres surrounding the Diamond between North Boulevard and Hermitage Road over at Buttermilk & Molasses. The Boulevard Project, as it’s affectionately called, was officially opened for bidding back in January when the city issued a Request for Qualifications — essentially asking interested developers to demonstrate […]

I have an update on the city’s proposed development of 60+ acres surrounding the Diamond between North Boulevard and Hermitage Road over at Buttermilk & Molasses.

The Boulevard Project, as it’s affectionately called, was officially opened for bidding back in January when the city issued a Request for Qualifications — essentially asking interested developers to demonstrate they had what it would take to transform the placeless acreage into a destination. Since the RFQ was being coordinated by The Staubach Company (Yes, that Staubach.), the concept even seemed viable…

…But now the Boulevard Project is back on track, apparently. When I contacted the Mayor’s Press Secretary, Linwood Norman, he emailed to let me know that the RFQ’s had advanced to an actual Request for Proposals. Those are due this Friday.

You can catch up on all of my coverage of the proposed project here.

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