Similar tests have proven largely successful in such cities as Pittsburgh, Oakland and New York City. The intent is to pilot the installation at this location for at least one year. The interim bulb can also be picked up and moved to other locations to further test the viability of installation at other stops. Installing the temporary transit bulb will enable Downtown place managers and local mobility professionals to test and measure the impact of the changes without the cost of completely redesigning or rebuilding the street. They also increase operational efficiency because the transit vehicle does not have to pull over to the curb and then back out into traffic. The bulbs provide more space to wait and easier access to the vehicle as it arrives. Transit bulbs extend the sidewalks out at transit stops to improve the overall experience for people using transit. The DDA Board approved funding to install a “transit bulb” on Fulton Street near the Sheldon Street intersection at one of the busiest stops in the Rapid’s regional transit network. Approved Funding to Test a “Transit Bulb” Both the DDA and the Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority budgeted FY20 funds to support this work. With DDA approval, DGRI staff next will hone the project schedule and budget with the consultant team. The estimated economic benefits of building the riverfront amenity.A proposed funding plan to build, manage and maintain the new riverfront amenity.A proposed multi-year capital plan to implement the community’s River for All vision.A thorough analysis of governance options and rationale for a preferred alternative to realize the vision for a restored, revitalized and high-performing Grand River corridor.Deliverables will include a series of memos that detail: The team will provide valuable service and insights into the governance and funding study. She recently worked with the Frey Foundation, the City and DGRI to develop the Ecliptic at Rosa Parks Circle Conservancy to enhance the management of that space. Kathy Blaha Consulting has worked with cities and parks partners across the country to design and implement forward-thinking plans for parks governance and management. The firm also comes with the familiarity of the local context, having supported the development of the City’s 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and through their current work on the City’s Equitable Economic Development and Mobility Strategic Plan. They have an accomplished portfolio of urban industrial reuse projects and come recommended by peer organizations/cities. HR&A is a leading real estate and economic development consultancy and a recognized authority on successful strategies to plan, organize and implement transformative city-building initiatives. DGRI staff in July 2019 reviewed and evaluated seven RFQ responses with the GR Forward Goal 1 Citizen Alliance and the Organizational Leadership Committee spearheading the river governance conversation.Ī team comprised of HR&A Advisors and Kathy Blaha Consulting emerged as the strongest team with the expertise and experience required to support this process. Given the complexity of the project, DGRI and community partners in June 2019 issued a call for qualified consultants. The DDA Board accepted the staff recommendation to engage the consultant team of HR&A and Kathy Blaha Consulting in support of work now underway to design a governance structure and funding strategy for developing, managing and sustaining the public assets associated with revitalizing the Grand River corridor through Downtown Grand Rapids. The DDA Board met August 14, 2019, and took the following action: Authorized Staff to Engage Grand River Governance Consulting Services (DGRI) administers to help catalyze public and private investment in Grand Rapids’ urban core. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a funding tool Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
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