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HRA Regular Session 5. 6. Meeting Date: 04/24/2012 By: Darren Lazan, Housing & Redevelopment Authority Title: Consider Temporary Walkway Options - Sunwood Drive Background: As part of the developers responsibilities, Flaherty and Collins must maintain continuous access and connectivity for pedestrians along Sunwood Drive during construction. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, but the most efficient seems to be the installation of a temporary bituminous trail on the North side of the street. Pedestrians westbound would cross at city hall and continue along the north side of the road until past the F &C construction site, then cross back to the permanent walkway. The existing walk between these two points would be closed for approximately 12 months. The question for consideration by the HRA relates to one of timing for the permanent improvements on the north side of Sunwood. There has been considerable discussion in the last several months about finishing the streetscape on the north side of Sunwood from Rhinestone west to Armstrong. The primary concern in waiting would be the disproportionate growth of boulevard trees, and the long term look of Sunwood Drive if this is not consistent. As part of the Sunwood realignment, permanent streetscape is proposed from Zeolite west to Armstrong. As part of the current grant request, permanent streetscape is proposed fronting the future Municipal Plaza on the south and east sides. If this grant is approved, this would leave only two small segments unfinished in the near future. Notification: Observations: The Development Team would like the HRA's direction on the concept of completing the remainder of the streetscape on the North side of Sunwood. If acceptable, we would like to work with F &C to contribute the cost of the bituminous trail toward the permanent solution, then develop a plan and feasibility study to complete the remaining work. We have not priced this effort at this time, as we wanted to get HRA direction before proceeding. Recommendation: The development team recommends the HRA discuss the possibility of completing the Sunwood Streetscaping, and if appropriate, direct the team to prepare a feasibility study to complete the improvements, and work with F &C to coordinate this effort. Funding Source: COR Revolving Fund (current balance $5,171) and F &C proceeds. Council Action: Provide consensus direction to the development team with regards to the completion of the Sunwood streetscape. Walkway Exhibit Attachments