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Public Input and Project BackgroundMeeting Summaries | Reports |
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Reports on Public Involvement Meeting SummariesDoolen Middle School Student Council Conversations-in-a-Bag
January 24, 2008
Glenn Heights Neighborhood Conversation, January 14, 2008
Barrio Blue Moon Neighborhood Conversation, December 12, 2007 Feldman Neighborhood Conversation, December 6, 2007
TMM Family Services Inc., December 1, 2007
Ward VI Council Conversation, November 29, 2007
Samos Neighborhood Conversation, November 20, 2007
Miracle Manor Neighborhood Conversation, November 20, 2007
TMM Family Services, Inc./Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Neighborhood Conversation, November 15, 2007 Palo Verde Neighborhood Conversation, November 15, 2007 Pima County/Tucson Bicycle Advisory Committee Summary, November 13, 2007 Catalina Vista Neighborhood Conversation, November 12, 2007 Blenman-Elm Neighborhood Conversation, November 8, 2007 WARD III Council Conversation Summary, November 7, 2007 Business Outreach Notes, October 30, 2007 and November 1, 2007 BESST TRENDSS Conversations-in-a-Bag, October 26, 2007 Jefferson Park Neighborhood Conversation, October 24, 2007 Dodge-Flower and Oak-Flower Neighborhood Conversation, October 23, 2007 Campbell-Grant Neighborhood Conversation, October 22, 2007 Mountain and 1st Neighborhood Conversation, October 18, 2007 El Cortez Neighborhood Conversation, October 16, 2007 Mid Town Neighborhood Conversation, October 16, 2007 Ward II Neighborhood Conversation, October 10, 2007 Northwest Neighborhood Center Neighborhood Conversation, October 6, 2007 Doolen-Fruitvale Neighborhood Conversation, September 26, 2007 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Neighborhood Conversation, September 24, 2007 Cabrini Neighborhood Conversation, September 24, 2007 Ward III G.R.I.P. Neighborhood Conversation, September 19, 2007 Vista Del Monte Neighborhood Association Summary, September 19, 2007 Grant Road Improvement Plan Task Force, August 30, 2007 Summary of Fall 2006 Community ConversationsThe Executive Summary of the 2006 Grant Road Corridor Community Conversations summarizes the public discussion that took place in late 2006 with over 140 citizens regarding the Grant Road Improvement Planning and design process. The downloadable version of this nine page full color document is available here: Grant Road Corridor Community Conversations Grant Road Improvement Plan: What Makes the Grant Road Plan Unique?The Grant Road Improvement Plan is not just a roadway plan. The plan will incorporate themes and policies guided by the citizens of Tucson and professional planning consultants to promote multi-modal transportation, pedestrian-oriented urban design, environmental sustainability and neighborhood revitalization. The study will analyze travel and land use patterns up to a quarter mile around the centerline of Grant Road. Opportunities to enhance travel by foot, bike, and transit will be explored. The plan will explore ways to enhance the visual quality and image of the street and adjoining land uses. It will consider ways to enhance pedestrian access between local businesses and adjoining neighborhoods. It will demonstrate landscaping, artwork, environmental, and urban design themes that will define the unique "sense of place" of Grant Road and each neighborhood along the roadway. Grant Road Improvement Plan Consultant SelectionThe RFQ (request for qualifications) for planning and engineering services was advertised both nationally and locally, and followed a two-step process. Team qualifications were evaluated first, and those teams deemed most qualified were asked to submit detailed proposals. TDOT selected the team headed by Kimley-Horn and Associates. The time budget for completion is no greater than 36 months. The consulting team will research, analyze, design, present, and recommend the final alignment first. The team will then design the new roadway, including streetscape and urban design components, and complete conceptual level engineering plans. Redevelopment sites will be identified, analyzed, and graphically displayed. The urban design component for this plan will demonstrate potential building forms, heights and features, as well as their relative impact (both physically and economically) on the surrounding neighborhoods. Grant Road Improvement Plan "Sense of Place": What's in a Name?What's in a name? In the early 1950s, Grant Road had several names - from Country Club to Park Avenue it was named North and west of Park, residents called the road Luna. It wasn't until 1953 that these became part of what we now call Grant Road. It connects people, neighborhoods, schools, faith and business institutions to each other just like a hallway connects rooms. We are asking you to help define Grant Road's sense of place - its remembered physical and emotional landscape, or the soul of a place. We want to learn ....how you define Grant Road with stories and memories of the past, present and ideas for the future. Please send us your stories, ideas, and comments here at contact@grantroad.info. Historic Grant Road Photos
Historic AccountsSmithy's Penguin Puddle, 1948-1964 Road Improvement Plan Task ForceThe Grant Road Improvement Plan Task Force (hereafter known as "Grant Road Task Force" or "Task Force") will oversee the development of the Grant Road Improvement Plan. The Task Force will work closely with City staff and consultants to review alignment options and recommend the preferred roadway alignment, discuss and recommend planning and design themes, and infuse stakeholder input into the planning process. Task Force members will represent a wide spectrum of community and neighborhood interests, and will facilitate effective communication between project planners, City officials, community residents and business owners along Grant Road. The Task Force will meet at key decision points throughout the Grant Road planning process. In the first twelve months the Task Force will guide the establishment of design and planning themes and the preferred roadway alignment, which will be adopted by the Mayor and Council in mid-2008. The Task Force will help to shape neighborhood and site-specific planning and design themes, features, and concepts to be included in the final design and Area Plan. Final Plan approval is expected by mid-2010. |
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