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

2. Location Map

3. Current – Mann Sidewalk & Intersection

4. Current – Elm & Myrtle

5. Parking Area – Across from LJs

6. Current – Dallas
EAST SIDE
WEST SIDE

7. Current - Perales

8. Current – Todd’s Flowers

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

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

11. Current Photo Elm Ave. & Sherman St.

12. Proposed Improvement Elm Ave.& Sherman St.

13. Current Photo Kestner’s on Elm Ave.

14. Proposed Improvement Kestner’s on Elm Ave.

15. Proposed Improvement Elm Ave. Traffic Lane Options

16. Street Improvements

17. Street Improvements

18. Street Improvements

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

24. 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.