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University Avenue Lighting - New street lighting was installed in early 2003
along University Avenue between NW 6th Street and NW 13th Street. The new fixtures
improve lighting along the corridor as well as enhance its aesthetics.
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Neighborhood Lighting - Neighborhood lighting has improved the quality of lighting
and general aesthetics of neighborhood streets and sidewalks. NW 16th and NW 17th
Streets are examples where neighborhood lighting has been improved with favorable
results.
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New Construction Incentive Program -
These cost reduction incentives are intended to encourage redevelopment that complies
with the goals of the Redevelopment Plan and the College Park and University Heights
Special Area Plans.
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NW 16th Street Streetscape Project - This project reconstructed NW 16th Street
between University Avenue and NW 5th Avenue. New sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting,
benches, and trees were added to enhance this street.
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NW 17th Street Streetscape Project - This project reconstructed NW 17th Street
between University Avenue and NW 3rd Avenue. The reconstruction included new sidewalks,
crosswalks, lighting, street signs, benches, and trees.
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Sidewalk Construction - The CRA installs sidewalks, wherever feasible, to improve
public safety in the district. New sidewalks have been constructed recently and several
other construction opportunities have been identified.
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University Avenue "Bricks on the Avenue" - This project replaced worn strips
of weeds and bare earth with new bricks along the sidewalk. The bricks complement
the newly installed street lighting.
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West University Avenue Lofts Project - The Lofts is a mixed-use project to
be developed by the LB Jax company. This redevelopment project will feature traditional
façade elements and building massing to harmonize with the appearance and scale of
the block.
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Litter Cleanup Enhancement Program - The CRA began this program in 2003 to
provide high efficiency litter removal and sidewalk sweeping. The Green Machine used
in this program meets California emissions standards.
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