ELM AVENUE STREETSCAPE & SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (University Parks Dr ELM AVENUE STREETSCAPE & SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (University Parks Dr. to Garrison St.)

Location Map

Current – Mann Sidewalk & Intersection

Current – Elm & Myrtle

Parking Area – Across from LJs

Current – Dallas EAST SIDE WEST SIDE

Current - Perales

Current – Todd’s Flowers

Current Photo Elm Ave. & MLK, Jr. Blvd.

Proposed Improvement Elm Ave. & MLK, Jr. Blvd.

Current Photo Elm Ave. & Sherman St.

Proposed Improvement Elm Ave.& Sherman St.

Current Photo Kestner’s on Elm Ave.

Proposed Improvement Kestner’s on Elm Ave.

Proposed Improvement Elm Ave. Traffic Lane Options

Street Improvements

Street Improvements

Street Improvements

Project Description Elm Ave. Sidewalks, Streetscape & Safety Improvements – University Parks to Garrison St. Improvements Include: 5873 SY – Sidewalks 10,300 LF - Curb & Gutter 500 LF - Hand Rail 90 Curb Ramps 525 SY - Driveways 176 on-street parking spots Bike Lanes – University Parks to Garrison St.

Project Description Streetscaping Improvements Include: 1000 LF - Retaining Wall Up to 60 Trees (Chinese Pistache) & Tree Grates Up to 60 Streetlamps Up to 20 Decorative Benches & Trash Cans Irrigation required for trees and landscaping Final number of improvements will depend on input from Public Meetings.

Project Cost & Funding Request Estimated Total Construction Cost: $3,775,000 The Federal Highway Administration will provide $2,818,800 TIF Grant Requested: $956,200 Current MCAD Value: n/a Estimated Completed Market Value: n/a

Recommendation Up to $956,200 to pay for Engineering & Surveying, ROW Acquisition, Environmental, TXDOT Admin. Fees, and Public Input Meetings - $557,330 Construction & Streetscape – approximately $398,870 $248,870 – improvements as part of grant application $150,000 – additional improvements (downtown standard) This is part of a match for a Federal Highway Administration Grant.