Title
NW 5th Avenue Streetscape Phase III Opportunity (B)
Explanation
As part of the NW 5th Avenue/Pleasant Street Redevelopment Plan, the former CRA delivered two streetscaping projects along the NW 5th Avenue Commercial Corridor. The first was completed in the Pleasant Street neighborhood from NW 3rd Street to NW 6th Street (Phase I) and the second from NW 6th Street to NW 10th Street (Phase II). The two former projects included a visible “upgrade” with brick, lighting, street furnishings, wider sidewalks and undergrounded utilities, and infrastructure improvements for water/wastewater. It was envisioned that the final stretch of the NW 5th Avenue streetscaping efforts (Phase III) 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, which brings us to today, as you will hear the CHW presentation on Phase III of the NW 5th Ave Streetscape Project.
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 NW 5th Avenue Commercial Corridor streetscape from NW 10th to 13th Street (Phase III). Their request stated their intention to present to the GCRA Advisory Board, and on May 18, 2021, CHW provided a summary (Legistar #201232) of the proposed partnership and the opportunity to tie in the Heritage Trail project.
The GCRA Advisory Board was supportive of the project, and though no official motion was presented, CHW was asked to return with an update and next steps on the project.
Today, CHW will provide a more structured plan of the proposed streetscape improvements.
Fiscal Note
To be determined.
Recommendation
The GCRA Advisory Board hears a presentation from CHW on the NW 5th Ave Streetscape (Phase III) Project and provides feedback on the same.