“What if we began to think of Central as a unique place that has an identity, that is starting to be attractive, as a different sort… of Town Center to what it’s historically been?” Ford asked.
McK Town Center rezoning will provide maximum flex, options and no big box stores
The committee ultimately voted unanimously that the Town Center should include wetlands, stormwater detention basins, parks, public gathering areas, trails, sidewalks and roads integrated into a plan for land use and active transportation that is cohesive and reflects the culture and values of McKinleyville.
Boutique hotel, condos and new town name aired for Mack Town
Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – Residents are refining their vision for downtown McKinleyville as they develop a master plan for what they hope will be a pedestrian friendly village with affordable housing, places to gather, enjoyable outdoor areas and plenty of small shops. The ideas for the McKinleyville Town Center were discussed during…
McKinleyville to undergo centering
Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – The Humboldt County Planning Department is teaming up with the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee to host a Community Workshop and Round Table discussion for the Town Center tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the McKinleyville Pop-Up Museum, 1520 City Center Rd., McKinleyville. Organizers promise a fun…
McKinleyville: a boom town, as in KA-BOOM!
Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – It’s late at night in McKinleyville, dogs are snoring and people are tucked in for the evening, and then – BOOM! – an ear-splitting explosion shatters the peace. These types of mysterious, nocturnal booms were described as commonplace at the Aug. 28 meeting of the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory…
McKMAC’s destination: a McKinleyville Town Center
Jack Durham Mad River Union MCKINLEYVILLE – Leaders in McKinleyville plan to form a special committee made up of local stakeholders who will develop recommendations for the McKinleyville Town Center. The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC) decided at its Aug. 28 meeting to form the special committee and will meet again next week to develop…
McKMAC forms two forward-looking committees for beautification and betterment
Jack Durham Mad River Union MCKINLEYVILLE – McKinleyville is taking a two-pronged approach to improving both the appearance and functionality of its main entryways and thoroughfares. The McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee voted unanimously July 31 to create two separate ad hoc committees – one charged with quickly coming up with solutions to mow grass, pickup…
Supervisors appoint Maya Conrad to McKMAC
Daniel Mintz Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – Humboldt County’s Board of Supervisors has appointed a local Realtor who is the former executive director of the Northcoast Regional Land Trust to the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC). At the board’s April 9 meeting, Maya Conrad was unanimously voted to fill a vacant at-large McKMAC seat. Also…
McKinleyville to begin planning for Town Center
Jack Durham Mad River Union McKINLEYVILLE – Sometime this summer, McKinleyville will begin planning the future of its Town Center. Although no specific date has been picked, Senior Planner Michael Richardson of the Humboldt County Planning Department assured members of the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC) at a meeting March 13 that the Town Center…
McKMAC goes into detail on housing
Jack Durham Mad River Union MCKINLEYVILLE – Building mother-in-law units, tiny house villages and creating more affordable housing were among the topics discussed Feb. 27 by the McKinleyville Municipal Advisory Committee (McKMAC). The committee and more than 30 residents gathered at Azalea Hall to hear a presentation on the update of the Humboldt County Housing…