Title
Proposed Improvements to the Downtown Green South of Park Lane
Brief Description: Representatives of Peg’s Foundation and city staff will present a proposed improvement plan for the downtown green adjacent to the Baldwin-Buss house project currently under construction.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
Peg’s Foundation has approached City Staff inquiring about additional improvements to the City Green located just south of Park Lane. Peg’s foundation staff will present the proposed green improvements concept plan for consideration by the City Council.
Proposed improvements:
1. Building façade improvements of south elevation of the Hudson Square building (private Property). The proposed changes to the south elevation of the Hudson Square building will be addressed by Peg’s Foundation and the private property owner.
2. Streetscape plantings
3. Sandstone sidewalks
4. Low sandstone walls and “Peg’s Foundation Plaque” at center of green
5. Existing Hudson Historic Markers
6. Sandstone wall.
7. Additional/replacement sidewalks
8. Additional parking spaces on Park Lane
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends the City Council provide directions as to proceeding with the requests.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Asst. City Manager-Operations