International Special Review District records, 1973-1997.

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International Special Review District records, 1973-1997.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/166428758

Minutes and agendas documenting regular and special meetings of the International Special Review District Board. The minutes report on issues discussed, tasks assigned, and actions taken, and include lists of board members and Office of Urban Conservation staff present. Subjects include building construction, modification and signage; parking issues; METRO bus shelters and other facilities; Union Station development, and I-90 access modifications. Subject files relating to the District include: correspondence, memos, clippings, and other materials relating to issues affecting the District. Many of the records deal with METRO transit projects, including bus shelters, transit bases, and bus zones. Another significant portion of materials relate to I-90 access ramps and transit plans, including some high-quality aerial photos. Other topics represented include the installation of banners in the neighborhood, City Light utility issues, neighborhood concerns with liquor licenses, elections for the International Special Review District Board, and Asian American businesses.

4.4 cubic ft. (11 boxes)

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