The Design Review Board is meeting with the developers of the new Greenwood Fred Meyer project for an early design guidance meeting.

Plans for the new development include a larger one-story Fred Meyer with a parking garage and 200-300 apartments, as well as retail space to be occupied by small, boutique retailers and restaurants. “Plans also include a public plaza for community gatherings and events,” says a Fred Meyer spokesperson.

Last week, Fred Meyer presented their plans to the community. About 100 people attended to see those plans close up. PhinneyWood has an extensive write-up here on the meeting and discussion.

Tonight’s meeting is one of the first steps in the permit process and is the first official public forum for voicing opinions with the proposal. One group, the Greater Greenwood Design and Development Advocacy Group, believes the current design needs improvement and has sent specific concerns and recommendations to the developer and the Design Review Board. You can read their document here (.pdf).