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Approval of the Northwest 5th Avenue Streetscape Concept (B)
Explanation
Over the past year, the FAPS Board has been working with Jesse Wiles of APD, Inc. to address the issue of the revitalization of Northwest 5th Avenue. This work has taken a multi- faceted approach that has looked at streetscaping, development opportunities, anchors for the corridor and ways to address challenges that impact the corridor's viability. The Board believes this comprehensive approach will offer the best strategy for revitalization. In June SFCC announced that it would be constructing a new building on Northwest 5th Avenue on the north side of 5th Avenue across from the Blount Center. The potential of the new SFCC building to serve as an anchor at the west end of Northwest 5th Avenue is an exciting opportunity that will have a significant impact on the Northwest 5th Avenue corridor.
In an effort of capitalize on the work being done on various projects this appears to be a good time to provide an update on these projects to the CRA for review.
SFCC's new building- Last year SFCC had to turn down over 500 students who wanted to attend the Downtown Campus. This missed opportunity inspired a donor to provide funding for a new building across from the Blount Center on the north side of 5th Avenue. This new building will house 10 classrooms and offer 90 new parking spaces. The building is in the Traditional City overlay district and will need to address 5th Avenue, with parking on the side and the rear. This new building will bring additional students to the area and will increase the mobility of the students between the buildings. Once students are out of their cars and moving between buildings, it will be easier to get them moving up and down the streets. This new building will anchor the east end of Northwest 5th Avenue and strengthen the corridor overall.
Streetscape - For several months, staff has been working with GRU, Public Work...
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