will include four lanes of traffic , a center lane for turning bays , and landscaped medians . Additional proposed improvements include replacing underground infrastructure , moving utilities , widening the road to more than 100 feet , and realigning the street as to not affect community properties fronting Division Street . Division Street will also gain new lighting , landscaping , and signage . The extension and overall design improvements to the street will provide ease of traffic into the installation for both personal and commercial vehicles .
Division Street is part of the existing community fabric of Biloxi and an established neighborhood . Along Division Street are a number of community services that provide housing and health assistance to the community and serve Biloxi ’ s veteran and retiree population . Among these is the Back Bay Mission and affiliated Gulf Coast Housing Initiative – an NGO that formed after Hurricane Katrina to provide community services to the homeless and low‐income population , the Coastal Family Health Center , Flowing Rivers of Life Ministry , and Mississippi Center for Justice public interest law firm . Division Street is also home to local businesses that cater to the community including a local grocery store , seafood market and deli , convenience store , medical office , auto repair shop , contracting office , veterinarian , and appliance store . Also located on Division Street are single‐family residences .
Findings
• The City of Biloxi and Keesler AFB are par Street Gate , which will be compliant with requirements .
• The project will include improvements to gateway to Keesler AFB .
• The widening of Division Street will affect Division Street .
Improvements to the street , such as widening the road to 100 feet , will impact properties on Division Street since the proposed road width exceeds the width existing right‐of‐way width . While the impact of the Division Street improvements on the surrounding community will be considered , there is concern that the needs of these community services , businesses , and residences along Division Street are also considered and that the improvements support the continuation of these uses .
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