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Sep 29, 2008 11:31 am US/Eastern

Montgomery Leaders Debate Rezoning For Music Venue

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) ― Montgomery County officials are considering a zoning change to allow for a music venue in downtown Silver Spring. 

County and state legislators agreed to spend $8 million in public funds to build the Fillmore music hall for Live Nation. The county would own the hall, and music producer Live Nation would spend about $2 million outfitting it. 

County Executive Isiah Leggett wants to give police the authority to remove plans for recommended pedestrian pathways if they deem them unsafe, which concerns some council members.

Meanwhile, critics say the Fillmore proposal will slow development in downtown and reduce how much public space residents can use. 
 
However, Diane Schwartz, Leggett's aide, says the zoning measure is a way to acquire land for cultural opportunities and correct urban decay. 

Leaders will debate the zoning change Monday.

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