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Harlingen 100 Revitalization Task Force Annual Progress Report Meeting December 9, 2008

Harlingen 100 Revitalization Task Force Annual Progress Report Meeting December 9, 2008

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Harlingen 100Revitalization Task Force

Annual Progress Report Meeting

December 9, 2008

Revitalization Projects:

1. Relocate Switchyards – Target completion by 12/31/10

2. Streetscape Improvements - Deferred until Heart of Harlingen completed

3. Discovery Center Business Plan – Deferred until Blaska Tower redevelopment completed

4. Downtown Visitor Center & Office – Plan developed, $ from CIB approved to incorporate with Blaska redevelopment

Revitalization Projects:

5. Create Catalytic Development Corporation – Articles of Incorporation completed, waiting for Commission approval.

6. Address Deteriorated Properties - Ongoing

7. Enhance Downtown Security – Security Enhancement Grant Implemented.

8. Public Art Program - Underway

Revitalization Projects:

9. Heritage Manor – HHA accepted bids on 8/20; negotiations underway.

10.Sidewalk Cafes/Galleries/Spas - Ongoing

11.Centennial Park Phase I – To be completed 2009.

12.Centennial Park Phase II – Plan developed, seeking $ from CIB.

13.Grande Theatre – Not feasible at this time, building for sale.

14.Upgrade Parking Lots – designs completed, seeking funds.

Revitalization Projects:

15. Artists Alley – Not feasible at this time.

16.New Image for La Placita – Palm Trees installed on Jackson and Van Buren.

17.Downtown Housing – Identifying opportunities in existing buildings/redevelopment opportunities.

18.Area North of Downtown District – Design Completed.

19.New Street Signs – Completed.

20.Landscape Design/Maintenance – Met with Landscape Architects, project ongoing.

Revitalization Projects:

21.Remove Parking Meter Poles - Completed

22.Parking Garage – Long Term Project dependent upon redevelopment of Heritage Manor & other buildings.

Two Areas

I. Revitalization of Public Space

II. Redevelopment of Private Property

I. Revitalization of Public Space

Removed 456 Old Parking Poles

Installed 73 New Palm Trees

Improving Sidewalks

Improving Sidewalks

New Sidewalks Installed

New Sidewalks Installed

New Sidewalks Underway

Replaced Deteriorated Street Signs

New Street Signs

Parking Lot Improvements

Harry E. Day Memorial Parking Lot

First & Van BurenFirst & Van Buren

First & Van Buren Plan

Harrison & West

Harrison & West Plan

First & Jefferson

First & Jefferson Plan

Second & Madison

Second & Madison Plan

Third & Jefferson

Third & Jefferson Plan

Creation of Centennial Park

Phase 1: Basic Infrastructure

Phase 2: Install Amenities

II. Redevelopment of Private Property

Catalytic Development Corporation:

• Articles of Incorporation Done

• Commission to approve & make appointments

• Priority list for redevelopment

• Acquire 1-2 properties in next year

• Adapt properties for new use

• Sell & return proceeds to CDC

• Acquire additional properties, redevelop, sell

Priority 1: Blaschka Tower

Blaschka Tower Redevelopment Plan:

• Mixed Use: Office & Residential

• Visitor Center (1st Floor)

• Downtown Office (2nd Floor)

• Condominiums (Floors 3-9)

Priority 2: Deteriorated Warehouses

Warehouse Redevelopment Plan:

• Work through Code Enforcement

• Tear Down

• Redevelop Select Locations

Envision New Development

Build Density & Connect Assets

Harlingen 100 Plan

Revitalization Task Force