July

HIGHLIGHTS

(As of 7/31/21)

  • Staff completed an audit of existing Mutt Mitt stations to update the map, replace any missing or broken stations and determine additional locations to place new stations.  The Mutt Mitt stations help reduce animal waste on sidewalks, enhance aesthetics and support a more positive pedestrian experience.
  • DLBA is working on permitting to reinstall the “Creative Crosswalks” that were initially installed in five locations along Pine Ave in 2017. T The crosswalks aim to enhance Pine Ave by incorporating art and making the crosswalks safer and vibrant.
  • The next committee meeting is Thursday, August 19th at 10 AM.

FINANCE (as of 06/30/21)

SPENDING YTD

FISCAL YEAR: 10/01/20 - 9/30/21

COMMITTEE GOALS & TIMELINE (as of 07/31/21)

1

Goal 1 WORK TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE PARKLET , SIDEWALK, AND STREET USAGE THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN (STRATEGIC PLAN ACTIONS: B1.6, B3.3 )

1

OCTOBER - JANUARY ✔

  • Identify streets and locations to assess
  • Divide into groups and complete assessments
  • Narrow down locations for further focus

2

FEBRUARY - MAY ✔

  • Divide into groups
  • Research chosen location
  • Conduct additional place assessment
  • Develop recommendations for improvements
  • activations and programming

3

JUNE - AUGUST ✔

  • Implement identified projects

4

SEPTEMBER

  • Assess identified projects

2

Goal 2 DEVELOP CREATIVE ACTIVATION OF PUBLIC SPACES THAT PROMOTE SAFELY BEING OUTDOORS. (STRATEGIC PLAN ACTIONS: B2.6, B2.7, B3.8)

1

OCTOBER - JANUARY ✔

  • Identify streets and locations to assess
  • Divide into groups and complete assessments
  • Narrow down locations for further focus

2

FEBRUARY - MAY ✔

  • Divide into groups
  • Research project location
  • Conduct additional place assessment

3

JUNE - SEPTEMBER

  • Create toolkit and recommendations for future placemaking activities

METRICS (as of 07/31/21)

JULY PLACEMAKING MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS

FY 20/21

PLACE ASSESSMENT SURVEY PROGRESS (% COMPLETED)