Title
Tramell Webb Development Agreement Request for Fifth Avenue (B)
Explanation
As part of the 5th Avenue/Pleasant Street (FAPS) Redevelopment Plan the former CRA delivered two streetscaping projects along the 5th Avenue Commercial Corridor. The first was completed in the Pleasant Street neighborhood from NW 3rd Street to NW 6th Street and the second from NW 6th Street to NW 10th Street. The two former projects included not only a visible “upgrade” with brick, lighting, street furnishings, wider sidewalks and undergrounded utilities, but also included infrastructure improvements for water/wastewater. It was envisioned that the final stretch of the 5th Avenue streetscaping efforts would be considered for funding once there was a plan for the former Seminary Lane properties. This way the intensive work could be completed in coordination with its redevelopment.
On May 3, 2021, the GCRA received a formal request from CHW Professional Consultants regarding a potential partnership with the City and Tramell Webb Partners to complete the 5th Avenue Commercial Corridor streetscape from NW 10th to 13th Street. Their request stated their intention to present to the GCRA Advisory Board and at today’s meeting CHW will summarize the proposed partnership and the opportunity to tie in the Heritage Trail and GRU Water Tower Fencing project for discussion.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
GCRA Director to GCRA Advisory Board: Hear presentation and provide feedback