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City briefs committee on RAISE grant ‘High Point on the Rise’; right‑of‑way timeline may delay southwest greenway work
Summary
Transportation staff updated the committee on the federally funded RAISE project (High Point on the Rise), outlining Elm Street traffic‑calming and a Southwest Heritage Greenway; staff said right‑of‑way acquisitions, railroad coordination and federal approvals could delay construction start into late 2026 with a planned opening in 2028.
Transportation staff gave the Prosperity, Livability and Safety Committee an update on the federally supported RAISE grant project, dubbed “High Point on the Rise,” including plans for Elm Street improvements and the Southwest Heritage Greenway.
Greg Venable, transportation director, described Elm Street changes that would reduce traffic to one lane each direction, add on‑street parking, improved sidewalks and a 10‑foot side path on the west side to connect the Southwest Heritage Greenway to Armstrong Park. Venable said pedestrian signals, decorative crosswalks and enhanced landscaping are included; some plantings on the plaza will be…
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