Neighborhood Mixed Use

Avenue M Neighborhood Center

Key Considerations: Sidewalk. A continuous sidewalk should be constructed as part of a street rebuild. This will better serve the neighborhood residents and businesses by providing safe conditions for travel.

Streetscape. Landscaping and street trees should be added along the corridor. Planting beds at intersections provide opportunities to promote a more welcoming environment.

Block By Block

The redevelopment of Avenue M will be a block by block approach. It will be necessary to work with adjoining property owners to reconfigure existing lot layouts or developer looking to redevelop the entire sight. The goal will be a new street that is scaled to serve the surrounding residential neighborhood.

Street Fronting Buildings. Building would be oriented to the street and the corresponding on street parking to create shop fronts that are active and visible.

Intersection. 43rd Street and Avenue M would become prominent signalized crossing contributing to an improved pedestrian corridor to Scott Elementary.

Parking. Placing buildings at the front property line allows more room in the back of the property for off-street parking. Additionally, side streets provide parking and access, reducing traffic and congestion on Avenue M.