Southside Green Zone Council

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• Southside Green Zone members discussed whether to remain an advisory body or become a commission, and reviewed the resolution that established the group. They talked about the differences between the two and how it correlates to the city’s tier system of impact and influence.

  • Green Zones are planning to have a joint meeting in May to discuss further

• Southside Green are looking to recruit new members, applications are still being accepted

• Southside Green Zone received an update on the Environmental Justice checklist. This is still currently being reviewed by the city council with a new adoption to the city rezoning.

  • Summer 2023- City Council adopted new zoning requirements
  • Spring 2024 - new EJC checklist for impact and needs are being analyzed before being approved in the city
  • If approved, a new staff team will be formed to work on this