7/8/15 Project Update: After years of planning and months of construction, we're excited to announce the first phase of the Roosevelt Street Improvement Project has come to fruition!
The project was part of a community-driven effort to enhance the pedestrian environment in the heart of the Roosevelt Arts District. It demonstrates the city's shift to create "complete streets" that are designed to enable safe access for all users; including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.
The Roosevelt Street corridor was vastly improved east of Central Avenue through the addition of bicycle lanes, wider sidewalks on the north side of the street, wheelchair-accessible sidewalk ramps, new curbs and gutters, and curb extensions at intersections to narrow the pedestrian crossing distance. Also installed were energy efficient LED street lights, shade trees, decorative planters and tree grates, a new asphalt overlay and roadway striping.
Additionally, the triangle between Third and Fourth streets was significantly upgraded to create a unique downtown gathering space for area visitors and residents to enjoy. The newly transformed space features the art piece "Shadow Play" by Meejin Yoon, a solar-powered shade structure that lights up at night with decorative seating benches and new landscaping.
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second phase of Roosevelt Street improvements will span Fourth to Seventh streets, and is currently under design. The project entails similar improvements. Construction for phase two is anticipated to begin later this summer.
Project Description: The project was initiated in 2005 by proactive community stakeholders in the Roosevelt Street corridor and historic district. In 2010 a Transportation Enhancement grant was awarded to the project, and was designated as a Public Arts project. The design phase included extensive public outreach and community involvement including three public scoping meetings, artist introduction meeting, and a pre-construction meeting.
Construction began June 9, 2014 .
Project Hotline:480-281-1506![photo]( "Call: 480-281-1506")
