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City staff present $35 million estimate for University‑quarter streetscape; recommend phased work, minimal right‑of‑way acquisition
Summary
City staff presented a 50% design and cost estimate for a multi‑block streetscape project in the downtown University‑quarter, estimating the full project at roughly $35 million and recommending phased work to limit disruption.
City staff presented a planning update on a multi‑block University‑quarter streetscape project and told the Tuscaloosa City Council that a 50% design and cost estimate place the full project at roughly $35,000,000.
The update, delivered by city staff working with Duncan Coker Associates, described the 50% design set and an estimate that includes utilities conversion (overhead to underground), streetscape lighting, drainage and other streetscape elements. Staff said the plan is to phase construction to limit community disruption, coordinate timing with university and game‑day activity, and minimize right‑of‑way acquisition. Mike (city staff) said the city has roughly $9.5 million available for the western portion and…
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