Session 1: Presentation of basic land use & demographic information and brainstorming of issues
Our first meeting was a huge success! We went over the history of the Sheridan Expressway, where we are in the Environmental Impact Statement process, and looked at visuals of what exist instead of a highway. There were several pressing concerns addressed for the community surrounding the Sheridan including:
- Lack of open space for a growing population
- Affordable Housing
- Infrastructure to provide health benefits, i.e.: bike paths and more exercise options
- The need for family-oriented arts center that can host dance, music, etc.
We also talked about the importance of making sure the Sheridan lands does not become a gated community but remains an important link between communities. The Sheridan is also an opportunity to do very innovative environmental work such as 100% storwater retention and green roofs.
The next visioning sessions will discuss physical opportunities and site constraints: connecting to surrounding streets, transportation,and other locations.
Relevant Power Points in pdf form:
Read about the other Visioning Sessions
- Session 2: The Physical Site and Transportation Issues
- Session 3: Housing 101 - Physical Types of Housing and other Land Use Issues
- Session 4: Housing 201 - Affordability and Forms of Ownership
- Session 5: First Draft of the Complete Plan and the Next Steps
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