The Little City’s Big Sewage Challenge – Part 1
Approved and coming mixed-use projects prompted negotiations to increase sewage processing capacity. The City Manager surprised Council with an estimate of $19.3m.
Infrastructure
The Greening of Lincoln – A Stormwater Project
This $8m Greening of Lincoln addresses flood risks, sidewalk and traffic safety issues on Lincoln Avenue. Flood maps show the vulnerability of the area.
Proposed Park Design At The Fellows Property
The Fellows property is to be a park that focuses on conservation. It will have a grove of nut and fruit trees and a berry patch.
Park Avenue Great Streets Project Primer
Affects Park Avenue from N. Washington to N. Virginia. Widening sidewalks, bulb-out intersections, street trees added and removed.
Park Avenue Project Removes New Library Trees, Endangers More
The City arborist is surprised by the proposed removal of the newly planted library trees in the Park Avenue Great Streets Project.
Arborist Says Brick Sidewalks Are Too Costly, High Maintenance
Video: Arborist says that brick pavers are extremely expensive to install and require more maintenance than concrete sidewalks.
Park Avenue Great Streets 60% Design
The Park Avenue 60% design images from the consultant Volkert, Inc. including impacts on existing trees.
City Manager Explains Why No Bike Lanes In Park Avenue Design
City Manager says dedicated bike lanes would result in loss of street parking and harm businesses. A “Bike Boulevard” is proposed instead.