Summary
A resident with the Severance Action Group said the outside zoning expert's report is six months overdue, no master developer or financing plan has emerged, and key tenants keep leaving — with Ursuline's interest in a small campus at stake.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city's ability to intervene financially depends on an undetermined bond rating and debt capacity.
Residents would benefit from a revitalized Severance corridor.
The stalled site risks further tenant losses and declining property conditions.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Council Committee of the Whole - Oct 5, 2026
A resident said two and a half years into the MPACT deal there is still nothing actionable — no zoning report, no master plan, no financing — and urged the city to publish the Avison study, issue an RFP, get a bond rating, and open price talks with Namdar.
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
A resident said two and a half years into the Impact deal there's still no zoning report, no master plan, no financing plan, and urged the city to publish the Avison materials, issue an RFP, get a bond rating, and open price talks with Namdar.
Council Committee of the Whole - Sep 22, 2026
A resident with the Severance Action Group said the outside zoning expert's report is six months overdue, no master developer or financing plan has emerged, and key tenants keep leaving — with Ursuline's interest in a small campus at stake.
Council Committee of the Whole - Apr 19, 2026
Both big unresolved development questions came up repeatedly. Council members want clarity on their role and process before decisions land at council, and acknowledged the administration controls the timing.
Planning and Development Committee of Council - Feb 9, 2026
An update on the Severance timeline was scheduled. The Severance property redevelopment is a major project for the city, and its schedule matters to nearby residents and the community at large.
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