Reconstruction of E.K. Gaylord Boulevard and other improvements planned as part of Project 180 are being dropped from the downtown makeover due to revenue shortfalls and cost overruns.
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BY STEVE LACKMEYER slackmeyer@opubco.com
Published: November 8, 2011
E.K. Gaylord Boulevard, deemed one of downtown's worst pedestrian corridors by a national walkability consultant, is being dropped from Project 180 improvements because of a shortfall in revenues and cost-overruns at Myriad Gardens and other street projects.
The MAPS-style makeover of downtown streets, sidewalks and public spaces was launched by the city three years ago as part of a tax increment financing agreement with Devon Energy Corp.
“Widening sidewalks, adding street parking, landscaping, bike lanes — all the major themes are still being accomplished,” said Eric Wenger, director of public works.
“There is a general plan to complete Project 180, but with some changes made along the way for various reasons.” FULL ARTICLE
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Tue, November 8, 2011
by John Cox