ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works with a Request to ADOPT the DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN (Refer to Item No. 17-242). (Council District 1)
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BACKGROUND: At its July 25, 2017 Regular Meeting, under Item No. 17-242, City Council received and filed the Presentation on the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan, which was underwritten by Caterpillar and prepared by the Offices of James Burnett (OJB).
The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan provides for new processes and design recommendations for pilot projects intended to reinvigorate the Central Business District, Warehouse District, medical centers, and position Peoria for the next generation. The Plan utilizes Complete Streets concepts and complements the city’s Strategic and Comprehensive Plans.
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IMPACT IF APPROVED: N/A
IMPACT IF DENIED: N/A
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WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2017 - 2032 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Safe Peoria
2. Beautiful Peoria
3. Grow Peoria
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Grow employers and jobs.
2. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
3. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works