Agenda Date: 11/19/2024
Subject:
Title
Resolution 116-2024: Adopting the Project Downtown Concept Vision Plan
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Adrienne Burton, Manager of Innovation and Performance Excellence
Presentations:
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Adrienne Burton, Manager of Innovation and Performance Excellence
Kenna Davis, Transportation Planner
PURPOSE:
Council will consider the adoption of the Project Downtown Concept Plan.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture; Sustainable Community with Natural Beauty; Robust and Resilient Economy; Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
Project Downtown is the guide for the city's long-term investment decisions to improve mobility, connectivity, parking, pedestrian safety, wayfinding, and streetscape enhancements (i.e., lighting, trees, and wider sidewalks) in Downtown Littleton. This plan provides a prioritized list of major projects with recommendations for funding strategies and mechanisms in addition to minor projects that can be accomplished as part of existing city initiatives and programs for greater distribution of enhancements throughout downtown. The project study area includes a larger area to wholistically consider gateways, wayfinding, access, circulation, and connectivity; however, the core project focus is defined as the area within the boundary of Santa Fe Boulevard, Rio Grande Street, Powers Avenue, and Little's Creek approximately.
These investments will enhance mobility and streetscapes for a more vibrant, connected, comfortable, inclusive, resilient downtown to celebrate and enrich the historic character of this local and regional destination. Project Downtown represents a transformative opportunity for the city with significant areas of impact as detailed below:
* Preserve cultural heritage and identity -
Historic downtown Littleton is more than just a collection of buildings; it is a repository of local history a...
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