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Resolution to Establish North Main-Huron River Corridor Vision Taskforce
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The City has engaged in master planning for parks and economic development for the City’s north side. Various elements of this master planning are: The 2011 Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan, the 2009 Land Use Plan, the 2009 Transportation Plan, the 2009 Downtown Plan, the 2007 Non-Motorized Plan, the 2007 Allen Creek Greenway Taskforce Report, the 2004 Natural Features Plan and the 1988 North Main/Huron River Corridor Study.
The City is also looking at possible uses for the public land at 721 N. Main. Michcon is considering redeveloping its land off Broadway after it finishes cleaning the site. There is a community desire to increase public access to the river-side amenities of existing parks in the North Main-Huron River Corridor and enhance the look and feel along this corridor.
At present, there are two efforts underway to stimulate economic development in the City: the Washtenaw Avenue Corridor Redevelopment and S. State Street Corridor. The Main Street Corridor study is anticipated to begin within two years. A task force comprising a mix of residents, business and property owners, local non-profits, Park Advisory Commission, Planning Commission and Huron River Watershed Council representatives can begin the community discussion now to establish a vision for the North Main- Huron River Corridor redevelopment. This task force’s efforts should create/complete/enhance pedestrian and bike connection from downtown to Bandemer and Huron River Drive, increased public access to the river-side amenities of existing park in the North Main-Huron River corridor, ease traffic congestion at Main and Depot at certain times of a day and recommend use for Michcon property at Broadway.
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Whereas, The City is considering options for the re-use of its property at 721 N. Main;
Whereas, The City has invested resources to improve Argo park, the Border to Border trail and Argo...
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