CWE Midtown Development
Board of Directors
June 16, 2008
12 N. Sarah St.
• Euclid Streetscape Consulting Contract
The Board approved the resolution to hire Christner for the first stage of the Euclid Streetscape Project with two changes:
o The additional consideration of “burying” power wires on Euclid
o The creation of a maintenance plan for the right-of-way
Click here to read more about the Euclid Streetscape Project
• Taylor Avenue Pedestrian Lighting Fixture
The
Board agreed to support use of the Providence type lighting fixture for
Taylor Avenue and future pedestrian lighting projects on residential
streets in the CWEMD area.
Click here to read more about the Taylor Avenue Lighting Project
• Sustainable Development Consultant
The
staff was directed to work with the Development Committee to identify a
planning consultant and devise a scope of work for the sustainable
development plan. The Board agreed to review the agreement with the
consultant via email to expedite the matter.
• 4308 Laclede
The
Board of Directors voted to support declaring the building at 4308
Laclede Avenue blighted. The Board supports tax abatement for the
project with 25 percent of the estimated value coming back to the
neighborhood in the form of an annual payment from the developer or
buyer of the renovated property. The property is a conversion of a
two-family to a single-family home.
June 2008 Executive Director's Report