Contingency issues are being addressed on a proposed mixed use development at 51st and Oak, which includes a Whole Foods and 150 market-rate apartments. They include a driveway cut through the Trolley Track trail to add a Brookside Boulevard entrance and use of parking spaces belonging to neighboring Central United Methodist Church. The driveway cut proved unpopular with local neighborhood associations, which feared increased traffic congestion and dangers for cyclists and pedestrians who use the trail. Robert Simmons, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration, said there are negotiations underway between neighborhood groups and Whole Foods, which was confirmed as a tenant in July. Central United Methodist confirmed it is in discussions about the parking situation. The project involves a private partnership with developers DST and Van Tuyl Trust. It would also include 7,000-14,000 square feet of office … Read entire article »