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NEW YORK AVENUE CORRIDOR STRATEGY
Barrier Category*
Strategy
Action
Resources
Needed Near-Term
(< 24
Months)
Staff Time x
Staff Time x
Staff Time x
Investor Community
Development &
Planning, Parks &
Recreation
Department, Real
Estate Staff Time x
Investor Parks & Recreation Hard Costs Investor Community
Development &
Planning, Public
Works &
Transportation Staff Time,
Consultant Time
(Optional)
Public Sector
Role
Physical
Sidewalks and trails
serving the Study Area
Fill in the gaps to complete the sidewalk system
vary in size, completeness
and trails within and beyond the Study Area,
and connection; lighting
ensuring consistent standards and design.
serving these pedestrian
areas is inconsistent.
Prepare a map illustrating potential public
improvements in the Study Area. Investor
Using the recommendations of the Strategy,
prioritize specific locations (intersections) within the
Study Area for early investment using an agreed
upon set of screening criteria. Investor
Incorporate the design recommendations from the
Strategy and priority location recommendations
(From the previous action) and establish a capital
improvement phasing plan - using CIP, bond, grant
or other dollars. Investor
Evaluate the condition and location of existing trees
Portions of the corridor
along the corridor and develop a strategy for new
Identify where new trees and landscaping can trees and landscaping. Evaluate existing ROW
require landscaping,
while other areas require be introduced to improve the area’s aesthetic limitations for new landscaping and identify where a
appeal.
improvements to existing
public easement could be established if necessary.
landscaping.
Plant new trees and other landscaping within the
public ROW to align with the Strategy.
Prepare landscape, hardscape and architectural
plans for improvements at the intersection of New
York Avenue and E. Abram Street and at the
Existing conditions which
Complete urban design recommendations and intersection of New York Avenue and Pioneer
discourage vehicular and
roadway improvements as proposed in the
Parkway
non-vehicular movement
Strategy.
within the Study Area.
Construct the gateway at New York Avenue and
East Abram Street and at New York Avenue and
Pioneer Parkway
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Investor
Participating
Groups
Community
Development &
Planning, Public
Works &
Transportation
Community
Development &
Planning, Public
Works &
Transportation
Community
Development &
Planning, Public
Works &
Transportation, City
Management
City of Arlington,
Private Developer
Developer
Resources, City
Resources
(Optional)
Mid-Term Long-Term
(3 to 5
(5 to 10
Years)
Years)
x
x
x