Ls redevelopment concepts refinements comm mtg 4 final

Subarea Plan Development Meeting #4 March 7, 2017

Downtown Lake Stevens Subarea Plan Crandall Arambula PC

ESA |Leland Consulting Group| Fehr & Peers | Greenworks | Ross Chapin

Agenda Part 1 – Presentation 1) Study Purpose 2) Meeting Summaries 3) Land Use Alternatives and Implementation 4) Next Steps Part 2 – Discussion 1) Questions and Discussion 2) Complete Response Sheet 3) Adjourn

Downtown Subarea Plan Purpose After many years of planning for the Downtown subarea, the city is seeking a fresh approach that will result in a highly developed plan to direct development and attract investment in this area.

Downtown Subarea Plan Purpose After many years of planning for the Downtown subarea, the city is seeking a fresh approach that will result in a highly developed plan to direct development and attract investment in this area.

The plan’s purpose:



Identify an appropriate mix of land uses, development intensities, parking requirements, public streets improvements, recreational opportunities, & community spaces



Ensure significant lakeside public access for informal and formal recreational opportunities balanced with the desire to develop a vibrant mixed-use downtown.



Develop specific design guidelines that emphasize highquality design and pedestrian orientation.



Encourage design standards that accentuates historic commercial elements and storefronts in Lake Stevens

Downtown Subarea Plan Purpose After many years of planning for the Downtown subarea, the city is seeking a fresh approach that will result in a highly developed plan to direct development and attract investment in this area.

The plan’s purpose:



Identify an appropriate mix of land uses, development intensities, parking requirements, public streets improvements, recreational opportunities, & community spaces



Ensure significant lakeside public access for informal and formal recreational opportunities balanced with the desire to develop a vibrant mixed-use downtown.



Develop specific design guidelines that emphasize highquality design and pedestrian orientation.



Encourage design standards that accentuates historic commercial elements and storefronts in Lake Stevens

Downtown Subarea Plan Purpose After many years of planning for the Downtown subarea, the city is seeking a fresh approach that will result in a highly developed plan to direct development and attract investment in this area.

The plan’s purpose:



Identify an appropriate mix of land uses, development intensities, parking requirements, public streets improvements, recreational opportunities, & community spaces



Ensure significant lakeside public access for informal and formal recreational opportunities balanced with the desire to develop a vibrant mixed-use downtown.



Develop specific design guidelines that emphasize highquality design and pedestrian orientation.



Encourage design standards that accentuates historic commercial elements and storefronts in Lake Stevens

Downtown Subarea Plan Purpose After many years of planning for the Downtown subarea, the city is seeking a fresh approach that will result in a highly developed plan to direct development and attract investment in this area.

The plan’s purpose:



Identify an appropriate mix of land uses, development intensities, parking requirements, public streets improvements, recreational opportunities, & community spaces



Ensure significant lakeside public access for informal and formal recreational opportunities balanced with the desire to develop a vibrant mixed-use downtown.



Develop specific design guidelines that emphasize highquality design and pedestrian orientation.



Encourage design standards that accentuates historic commercial elements and storefronts in Lake Stevens

2016

Work Tasks

2017

July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Public Engagement I.

Kickoff Meeting

II.

Public Workshops & Stakeholder Group Meetings

III.

Presentations to Commissions/Council

K

P

P

P

P PC

Subarea Plan Development 1.0

Project Initiation and Reconnaissance

2.0

Background Data Analysis

CC

3.0 Fundamental Concepts 4.0

Concept Technical Review

5.0

Fundamental Concept Refinement

6.0

Concept Technical Review

7.0 Final Subarea Plan Development

EIS Development 1.0

Scoping

2.0

Alternatives Identification

3.0

Draft EIS

4.0

Comment Period

5.0

Preferred Alternative Selection

6.0

Final EIS

7.0 Planned Action Ordinance

SEPA

Planned Action Ordinance

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Project Goals Land Use 

Ensure Downtown is a Vibrant Destination



Increase Visibility, Use & Access to the Lake



Preserve & Enhance Creeks/Wetland Areas



Create a public gathering space/plaza



Provide for Civic Uses Downtown



Provide Adequate Parking for Businesses/Public Areas

Circulation 

Enhance the Street Environment & Encourage Walking/Biking



Improve Access to Centennial Trail



Improve Neighborhood Connections & Vehicular Circulation

Implementation 

Establish Design Standards & Limit Heights



Preserve and Embrace History and Unique Character

MEETING #3 SUMMARY

‘Front Door’ Entry North Cove Park Expansion

6 1

2

Retail Street Improvements

3

Main Street Retail Destination

4 Public Parking

5 Fundamental Concepts

Regional Attractor

Public Parking (Optional)

Public Parking (Optional)

5

Public Parking

Public Parking (Optional)

Proposed Public Parking Locations YES NO OTHER

‘Front Door’ Entry

‘Front Door’ Entry YES NO OTHER

Commercial + Multi-Family

North Main Street Development Concept YES NO OTHER

Commercial + Multi-Family

20th Street Development Concept YES NO OTHER

93% YES

95% YES

88% YES

83% YES

MEETING #4 Subarea Plan

Subarea Plan 1.

2.

3.

Land Use Framework Complete Street Framework Implementation Strategy  Early Momentum and Game Changing Projects  Project Schedule

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Land Use Framework

Subarea Plan Land Use Framework  Low Range  High Range

Complete Street Framework    

Retail Main Street Gateway Street Downtown Streets Neighborhood Connectors

Implementation Strategy  Early Momentum and Game Changing Projects  Project Schedule urbanadvisors ltd

Fire Station North Main Block

North Cove Park (4.7 ac)

(Future Planning)

20th Street Block

Existing Residential

Civic Use (City Hall Study Option) Existing Residential Open Space

Boat Ramp Open Space

Public

North Main Block

20th Street Block

Existing Residential

Community Facilities + Hotel

Existing Residential Open Space

Open Space

Community Facilities Range –10,000 SF to 20,000 SF Hotel Range – 50 to 100 Rooms

North Main Block

Main Street Center Retail + Office/Services

20th Street Block

Community Center Block Retail + Office/Services

Existing Residential

Post Office Block Existing Residential Open Space

Retail + Office/Services

Open Space

Retail + Office/Services Range – 115,000 to 230,000 SF

Multi-Family

Multi-Family

North Main Block

20th Street Block

Multi-Family

Multi-Family

Existing Residential

Multi-Family

Existing Residential Open Space

Open Space

Residential Range – 200 to 650 Units

North Main Street

North Main Street

Commercial

Commercial North Main Block

20th Street Block

20th Street

Commercial Existing Residential

Existing Residential Open Space

Open Space

Commercial (Services, Offices, & Retail) Range 65,000 SF to 100,000 SF

Public Parking (Potential) 85 Spaces North Main Block

20th Street Block

Public Parking (Potential) 185 Spaces

Existing Residential

Public Parking 75 Spaces

Existing Residential Open Space

Open Space

Public Parking (Potential) 110 Spaces

Public Parking Range – 270 to 430 Spaces

North Main Block

20th Street Block

Land Use Retail + Office/Service

115,000 Sq Ft

Commercial

60,000 Sq Ft

Multi-Family

200 Units

Community Facilities

Existing Residential

Buildout

North Cove Park Public Parking Existing Residential Open Space

Open Space

Low Range—Build Out Illustration (Draft)

10,000 Sq Ft 4.7 Acres 270 Spaces

North Main Block

20th Street Block

Land Use Retail + Office/Service

230,000 Sq Ft

Commercial

80,000 Sq Ft

Multi-Family

650 Units

Community Center

Existing Residential

Buildout

Hotel North Cove Park Public Parking Existing Residential Open Space

Open Space

High Range—Build Out Illustration (Draft)

20,000 Sq Ft 100 rooms 4.7 Acres 430 Spaces

LOW RANGE Land Use Retail + Office/Service

HIGH RANGE

Buildout 115,000 Sq Ft

Land Use Retail + Office/Service

Buildout 230,000 Sq Ft

Commercial

60,000 Sq Ft

Commercial

80,000 Sq Ft

Multi-Family

200 Units

Multi-Family

650 Units

Community Facilities

10,000 Sq Ft

Community Facilities

20,000 Sq Ft

Hotel

50 Rooms

Hotel

100 Rooms

North Cove Park

4.7 Acres

North Cove Park

4.7 Acres

Public Parking

270 Spaces

Public Parking

Development Summary

430 Spaces

Complete Street Framework

Subarea Plan Land Use Framework  Low Range  High Range

Complete Street Framework    

Retail Main Street Gateway Street Downtown Streets Neighborhood Connectors

Implementation Strategy  Early Momentum and Game Changing Projects  Project Schedule urbanadvisors ltd

alysis

Retail Main Street

Circulation Framework

Retail Main Street

Circulation Framework

Widen 23’

Existing ROW +/- 57

Proposed Main Street—18th St NE to 17th Pl NE

Proposed Main Street—18th St NE to 17th Pl NE

Downtown Access Street

Circulation Framework

Grade Road (22nd St to HWY 92)

Downtown Access Enhancements—Grade Road

Mixed Use Path

Landscaped Median Travel Lane

Canopy Tree & Landscape Travel Lane

50’

Main St. (Grade Rd) Concept Outside Downtown

Grade Road/Hartford Drive Realignment (20th to Main)

Downtown Access Enhancements—Grade Road

Mixed Use Path

Landscaped Median Travel Lane

Canopy Tree & Landscape Travel Lane

Sidewalk

7’

8’

Main St. (Grade Rd) Concept Within Downtown

Proposed New Intersection (Hartford Road)

Proposed Realignment (Grade Road)

Vacate ROW

Existing (Looking South)

Proposed (Looking South)

Main St. (Grade Rd) Concept Within Downtown

Main St. (Grade Rd) Concept (Looking South)

Downtown Street Enhancements

Circulation Framework

125th Avenue NE

18th Street and 125th Avenue TBD

18th St NE

18th Street

Downtown Streets

Ex. ROW 60’ (+/-)

10’

10’ 12’

36’

12’

Downtown Streets— 125th Ave and 18th St

18th Street Extension 18th St NE

17th Place

TBD

Downtown Streets

Sidewalk

8’

Two Lane Roadway

Curbside Parking

Wide Sidewalk

5’

Downtown Streets— 18th Street Extension

North Cove Park

Redevelopment Site

Proposed 18th Street Extension (Looking East)

School

Open Space Connections

North Cove Park Beach

Main Street

20th St NE School

Park

Park

16th St NE Boys & Girls Club Park

Neighborhood Connections

Neighborhood Connections

Neighborhood Connector Streets

Circulation Framework

20th Street NE

Neighborhood Connector Streets

Mixed Use Path

Two Lane Roadway

Curbside Parking

Wide Sidewalk

4’- 8’

6’ 6’- 12’

16’- 20’ 42’- 62’

Neighborhood Connector Street—20th Street

20th Street NE

Neighborhood Connector Streets

Existing ROW +/- 57

Proposed 20th Street—123rd Ave to Main Street

Hartford Drive

Neighborhood Connector Streets

Widen 18’-20’ Mixed Use Path (West side)

Two Lane Roadway to Curbside Multi Use Path Fire Station Parking (East side)

8’ 8’ 4’- 5’ 16’- 20’13’ Acquire 18’-20’

6’

3’ 20’-22’

15’

Existing ROW 30’’

48’-50’

Hartford Drive Realignment

Widen 18’-20’ Mixed Use Path (West side)

Multi Use Path Northbound Curbside (East side) Travel LaneParking

8’ 8’ 4’- 5’ 16’- 20’13’ Acquire 18’-20’

6’

3’ 20’-22’

15’

Existing ROW 30’’

48’-50’

Hartford Drive Realignment

16th Street NE

Neighborhood Connector Streets

MUP

32’ Pavement width

16th Street Mixed Use Path

32’ Ex. Curb to Curb Landscaped Median

Mixed Use Path

+7’

Travel Lanes

12’

Travel Lane

13’

16th Street Mixed Use Path

Lakeshore Drive (Future Study)

Neighborhood Connector Streets

‘Mixed-Use Path’ Alternative (South side )

‘Boardwalk’ Alternative (South side )

Neighborhood Connections— Lakeshore Drive NE

Downtown Gateway Street

Neighborhood Connector Streets

Retail Main Street

Downtown Streets

Complete Street Framework

Draft Implementation Strategy

Subarea Plan Land Use Framework  Retail Emphasis  Retail and Housing Emphasis

Circulation Framework    

Retail Main Street Gateway Street Downtown Streets Neighborhood Connectors

Implementation Strategy  Early Momentum and Game Changing Projects  Project Schedule  Other Strategies u r b a n a d v i s o r s l t d

Main Street Extension

6 20th Street Mixed Use Path

6

North Cove Park Expansion

5

1

Retail Main Street Enhancements

2

4 16th Street Mixed Use Path

Community/ Conference Center 3

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

North Cove Park Expansion

1 1

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Construct Temporary City Hall (2017)

Williams Property Acquisition (1.09 AC)

1 Regrade Existing Park (2017)

Design and Construct Plaza (2018)

North Cove Park Expansion A. Williams Property Acquisition B. Temporary City Hall and Site Demolition C. Park Design Refinement, Phased Expansion Plan, & Costs D. Prepare Bid Package E. Select Contractor F. Construct Phased Expansion Areas G. Preserve or relocate memorial, historic building, and other elements in park or other sites

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Timeline Projects

Year 2

Year 1

1

NORTH COVE PARK EXPANSION

2

RETAIL MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENTS

3

16TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

Design/Construct

4

COMMUNITY/ CONFERENCE CENTER

Feasibility Study

5

20TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

6

MAIN STREET EXTENSION

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Design/Construct Plaza and Grading

Design/Construct Westside

Prepare Development Framework

Select Developer

Design and Construct

Design/Construct

Design/Construct

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Schedule—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

2

2

Retail Main Street Enhancements

Phasing—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Retail Main Street Enhancements

2

Retail Main Street Enhancements A. Prepare Street Concept Design, Phasing, & Costs B. Prepare Construction Documents C. Prepare Bid Documents D. Select Contractor E. Construct Street Improvements

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Timeline Projects

Year 2

Year 1

1

NORTH COVE PARK EXPANSION

2

RETAIL MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENTS

3

16TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

Design/Construct

4

COMMUNITY/ CONFERENCE CENTER

Feasibility Study

5

20TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

6

MAIN STREET EXTENSION

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Design/Construct Plaza and Grading

Design/Construct Westside

Prepare Development Framework

Select Developer

Design and Construct

Design/Construct

Design/Construct

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Schedule—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

16th Street Mixed Use Path

3 3

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

3

20th Street NE Main St

16th Street NE

16th Mixed Use Path A. Prepare Street Concept Design & Costs B. Prepare Construction Documents C. Prepare Bid Documents D. Select Contractor E. Construct Street Mixed Use Path

16th Street Mixed Use Path

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Timeline Projects

Year 2

Year 1

1

NORTH COVE PARK EXPANSION

2

RETAIL MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENTS

3

16TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

Design/Construct

4

COMMUNITY/ CONFERENCE CENTER

Feasibility Study

5

20TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

6

MAIN STREET EXTENSION

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Design/Construct Plaza and Grading

Design/Construct Westside

Prepare Development Framework

Select Developer

Design and Construct

Design/Construct

Design/Construct

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Schedule—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

4 4

Community/ Conference Center

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

4

North Cove Park

City Possible Purchase

Establish Agreements with Fish and Wildlife

Library/Museum

Church

Community/ Conference Center A. Property Acquisition B. Prepare Feasibility Study C. Establish Agreements with Fish and Wildlife for Boat Parking D. Prepare Site Development Framework E. Prepare Developer Offering F. Select Developer G. Prepare Development Agreement H. Construct Project

Phasing—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Timeline Projects

Year 2

Year 1

1

NORTH COVE PARK EXPANSION

2

RETAIL MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENTS

3

16TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

Design/Construct

4

COMMUNITY/ CONFERENCE CENTER

Feasibility Study

5

20TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

6

MAIN STREET EXTENSION

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Design/Construct Plaza and Grading

Design/Construct Westside

Prepare Development Framework

Select Developer

Design and Construct

Design/Construct

Design/Construct

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Schedule—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

20th Street Mixed Use Path

5 5

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

5

20th Street NE Main St

16th Street NE

20th Street Mixed Use Path A. Prepare Street Concept Design, Phasing, & Costs B. Prepare Construction Documents C. Prepare Bid Documents D. Select Contractor E. Construct Street Improvements

20th Street Mixed Use Path

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Timeline Projects

Year 2

Year 1

1

NORTH COVE PARK EXPANSION

2

RETAIL MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENTS

3

16TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

Design/Construct

4

COMMUNITY/ CONFERENCE CENTER

Feasibility Study

5

20TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

6

MAIN STREET EXTENSION

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Design/Construct Plaza and Grading

Design/Construct Westside

Prepare Development Framework

Select Developer

Design and Construct

Design/Construct

Design/Construct

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Schedule—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Main Street Extension

6

6

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Proposed Multi Use Path to Centennial Trail

Centennial Trail Vacate ROW

Acquire ROW

20th Street Mixed Use Path

Proposed New Intersection (Hartford Road)

Proposed Realignment (Grade Road)

6

Main Street Extension A. Acquire Right of Way B. Prepare Street Concept Design, Phasing, & Costs C. Prepare Construction Documents D. Prepare Bid Documents E. Select Contractor F. Construct Street and Mixed Use Path Improvements

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Timeline Projects

Year 2

Year 1

1

NORTH COVE PARK EXPANSION

2

RETAIL MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENTS

3

16TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

Design/Construct

4

COMMUNITY/ CONFERENCE CENTER

Feasibility Study

5

20TH STREET MIXED USE PATH

6

MAIN STREET EXTENSION

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Design/Construct Plaza and Grading

Design/Construct Westside

Prepare Development Framework

Select Developer

Design and Construct

Design/Construct

Design/Construct

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Schedule—Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Main Street Extension

20th Street Mixed Use Path

6

North Cove Park Expansion

5

1

Retail Main Street Enhancements

2

4 16th Street Mixed Use Path

Community/ Conference Center 3

Early Momentum & Game Changing Projects

Other Strategies Additional Planning     

Downtown Civic Uses — City Hall Study Lakeshore Pedestrian — Bicycle Connections Fire Station Historic & Cultural Resources Boat Ramp Design

Policy and Regulatory Updates  Comprehensive Plan  Zoning Ordinance  Other

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NEXT STEPS

2016

Work Tasks

2017

July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept

Public Engagement I.

Kickoff Meeting

II.

Public Workshops & Stakeholder Group Meetings

III.

Presentations to Commissions/Council

K

P

P

P

P PC

Subarea Plan Development 1.0

Project Initiation and Reconnaissance

2.0

Background Data Analysis

3.0

Fundamental Concepts

4.0

Concept Technical Review

5.0

Fundamental Concept Refinement

6.0

Concept Technical Review

CC

7.0 Final Subarea Plan Development

EIS Development 1.0

Scoping

2.0

Alternatives Identification

3.0

Draft EIS

4.0

Comment Period

5.0

Preferred Alternative Selection

6.0

Final EIS

7.0 Planned Action Ordinance SEPA

Planned Action Ordinance

2016

Work Tasks

2017

July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept

Public Engagement I.

Kickoff Meeting

II.

Public Workshops & Stakeholder Group Meetings

III.

Presentations to Commissions/Council

K

P

P

P

P PC

Subarea Plan Development 1.0

Project Initiation and Reconnaissance

2.0

Background Data Analysis

3.0

Fundamental Concepts

4.0

Concept Technical Review

5.0

Fundamental Concept Refinement

6.0

Concept Technical Review

CC

7.0 Final Subarea Plan Development

EIS Development 1.0

Scoping

2.0

Alternatives Identification

3.0

Draft EIS

4.0

Comment Period

5.0

Preferred Alternative Selection

6.0

Final EIS

7.0 Planned Action Ordinance SEPA

Planned Action Ordinance

EIS Development

Discussion

Project Goals Land Use 

Ensure Downtown is a Vibrant Destination



Increase Visibility, Use & Access to the Lake



Preserve & Enhance Creeks/Wetland Areas



Create a public gathering space/plaza



Provide for Civic Uses Downtown



Provide Adequate Parking for Businesses/Public Areas

Circulation 

Enhance the Street Environment & Encourage Walking/Biking



Improve Access to Centennial Trail



Improve Neighborhood Connections & Vehicular Circulation

Implementation 

Establish Design Standards & Limit Heights



Preserve and Embrace History and Unique Character

Project Goals Land Use 

Ensure Downtown is a Vibrant Destination



Increase Visibility, Use & Access to the Lake



Preserve & Enhance Creeks/Wetland Areas



Create a public gathering space/plaza



Provide for Civic Uses Downtown



Provide Adequate Parking for Businesses/Public Areas

Circulation 

Enhance the Street Environment & Encourage Walking/Biking



Improve Access to Centennial Trail



Improve Neighborhood Connections & Vehicular Circulation

Implementation 

Establish Design Standards & Limit Heights



Preserve and Embrace History and Unique Character

Project Goals Land Use 

Ensure Downtown is a Vibrant Destination



Increase Visibility, Use & Access to the Lake



Preserve & Enhance Creeks/Wetland Areas



Create a public gathering space/plaza



Provide for Civic Uses Downtown



Provide Adequate Parking for Businesses/Public Areas

Circulation 

Enhance the Street Environment & Encourage Walking/Biking



Improve Access to Centennial Trail



Improve Neighborhood Connections & Vehicular Circulation

Implementation 

Establish Design Standards & Limit Heights



Preserve and Embrace History and Unique Character

Good Fair Poor

Project Goals Land Use 

Ensure Downtown is a Vibrant Destination



Increase Visibility, Use & Access to the Lake



Preserve & Enhance Creeks/Wetland Areas



Create a public gathering space/plaza



Provide for Civic Uses Downtown



Provide Adequate Parking for Businesses/Public Areas

Circulation 

Enhance the Street Environment & Encourage Walking/Biking



Improve Access to Centennial Trail



Improve Neighborhood Connections & Vehicular Circulation

Implementation 

Establish Design Standards & Limit Heights



Preserve and Embrace History and Unique Character

Good Fair Poor

RESPONSE SHEET

Land Use Framework YES NO OTHER

Downtown Gateway Street

Neighborhood Connector Streets

Retail Main Street

Downtown Streets

Complete Street Framework YES NO OTHER

Main Street Extension

6 20th Street Mixed Use Path

6 North Cove Park Expansion

5

1

Retail Main Street Enhancements

2

4 16th Street Mixed Use Path

Community/ Conference Center 3

Early Momentum and Game Changer Projects YES NO OTHER

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