It's been a significant part of Overland Park's growth and development and it's time to re-examine portions of Metcalf Avenue's current status.
Overland Park, KS - infoZine - Vision Metcalf is the most inclusive public process the city has ever launched in an effort to define potential re-development along Metcalf. As many as 6,000 people may be involved during the study.
Every resident, business operator, and those who work in Overland Park are encouraged to provide their thoughts on the future of this major arterial roadway.
Tuesday is the first of six meetings. Each meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m.
Meeting dates and locations are:
- Tuesday, May 8, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 8787 Reeder Road, 913/888-8440.
- Wednesday, May 9, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites.
- Thursday, May 10, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites.
- Tuesday, May 15, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Boulevard, 913/234-2120.
- Wednesday, May 16, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.
- Thursday, May 24, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.
This year-long study will create a new vision for the Metcalf Avenue corridor from I-35 to 123rd Street. The primary goal is to involve residents and businesses to create a vision for Metcalf that will define it as a regional destination and economic engine for the 21st century.
Vision Metcalf will develop an exciting, sustainable and realistic plan, based on input from residents and businesses, for the future of Metcalf that addresses:
- New types of residential and commercial development
- Enhanced landscaping and streetscape design
- Future transportation and transit improvements
The consultant team assembled to conduct this study is led by A. Nelessen Associates, who are responsible for community visioning and urban design.
Other team members include:
- Bucher, Willis and Ratliff - engineering, environmental and transportation planning
- Corporate Communications Group - public relations and media outreach
- Economic Research Associates - demographic and market projections and economic analysis
- RH Johnson - analysis real estate issues and financing options
- Spencer, Fane, Britt and Browne - legal analysis related to financing options
The process is scheduled from January 2007 through March 2008 and is comprised of four major components: Existing Conditions Report; Stakeholder Meetings; Community Action Plans; and Implementation and Funding Report.
Article link: http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/22661/
Comments(0)