CITY Y OF OF GR GRAND ND FOR ORKS Posit sitiv ive e Changes - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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PROPOSED POSED Do Downt wntown wn Be Beaut utif ifica icati tion on Plan Phase se Two

WHAT IS OUR OBJECTIVE? • The City is working to beautify the downtown core to create a more vibrant and inviting area for residents and visitors. • To gather feedback from you, the public, regarding your priorities for the downtown area. • To hear how The City can better communicate with you.

The City of Grand Forks PROPOSED VISION FOR DOWNTOWN

Market Avenue at 2 nd Street New gathering space with • wrap around bench seating and planters Hanging baskets • Side walk repairs • Planters •

Heritage Style Seating

72nd Avenue 72 nd nd Avenue ue at 2 nd nd Street 72 et 72 nd nd Avenue ue at 4 th th Street 72 et

Painted Crosswalks • Traffic calming measure • Aesthetically pleasing • Highly visible to drivers Proposed locations: • 72 nd Avenue and 4 th Street • 72 nd Avenue and 3 rd Street • 72 nd Avenue and 2 nd Street

4th Street 72 nd nd Avenue ue at 4 th th Street 72 et 4 th th Street et at City Park

Garbage and Recycle Bins • Single Refuse Containers • Double Refuse and Recycle Containers

Central Avenue at 5 th Street Decorative poles with • basket brackets Hanging baskets • Side walk repairs • Trees and planters • Twinkle lights in trees •

Central Avenue at 4 th Street ue at 4 th th Street Centr tral al Avenue et ue at 4 th th Street Centr tral al Avenue et

Hanging Baskets, Planters & Trees

Central Avenue at 2 nd & 3 rd Streets ue at 2 nd nd Street Centr tral al Avenue et ue at 3 rd rd Street Centr tral al Avenue et

Tree Well Restoration • Tree wells on Market Avenue & 2 nd Street are in need of restoration

Before & Afters: Phase One ue at 4 th th Street Market et Avenue et ue at 3 rd rd Street Market et Avenue et

Before & Afters: Phase One Market et Avenue ue ue at 2 nd nd Street Centr tral al Avenue et

Before & Afters: Phase One ue at 4 th th Street Market et Avenue et ue at 3 rd rd Street Market et Avenue et

Sidewalk & Boulevard Repair/Restoration

PROPOSED BUDGET • The proposed budget for Downtown Beautification Upgrades – Phase II is $300,000. • This project implements the next steps of the Transition Study and the Sustainable Community Plan to enhance the downtown core.

Thank you for coming !