Release Date: Tuesday, June 22nd 2010

We Want Your Input on Downtown Tempe's Streetscape

DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE DESIGN OPEN HOUSE INVITATION

Do you have a favorite tree? Think you know what kinds of shade structures would look best in downtown Tempe? Now is the time to voice your opinion.

The city of Tempe will host an open house to seek input from all residents, businesses and property owners regarding downtown streetscape on Monday, June 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Don Cassano Room at the Tempe Transportation Center, 200 E. 5th Street

At the open house, city staff will share information regarding current conditions, challenges and opportunities. There will be a short presentation at 5:30 p.m. with input taken throughout the evening.
 
This meeting will be devoted to gathering information from the public about landscape and hardscape elements located along the streets throughout the downtown area. Items of discussion may include: tree types, planters, landscape materials, shade, benches, brick walkways and seating.

The ideas generated at this initial meeting and the preferences expressed will be considered by staff to help develop draft guidelines for Mill Avenue and the entire downtown area. Once the draft guidelines have been prepared, a second public meeting will be held in the fall to present the guidelines and obtain additional comments and feedback. The final design guidelines will help inform streetscape improvements in the Downtown.
 
It's important to hear from all residents, business and property owners regarding their thoughts and opinions about the future appearance of these signature city streets. Can't make it? Have questions? Visit http://www.tempe.gov/streetscapes/ to provide your ideas or contact Mark Vinson at 480-350-8367 or mark_vinson@tempe.gov