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Heritage Park construction, 400-block streetscape and planting schedule outlined
Summary
Board members said the 400 block streetscape work is underway with tree installation deferred to Jan–Mar to avoid fall disruption; Heritage Park stage work is in place and the park is expected to be finished around June 8 next year.
Board members provided an update on downtown design projects and the timeline for Heritage Park construction.
S3 reported the 400 block is under active work with tree fencing in place; because heavy equipment would require a 2–3 week street shutdown, crews plan to stage major planting in January–March when impacts to downtown traffic will be lower. S3 said the fencing will remain through the Christmas season and that crews plan to stagger work to maintain access.
Construction at Heritage Park has begun and stage elements are already being installed; S3 said the park is expected to be complete around June 8 next year. Project planners noted a contingency to hold some concerts at Forest Park if Heritage Park sound/stage elements are delayed, and discussed keeping the festival window to a compressed seven-week schedule to concentrate budget and staffing.
Why it matters: the streetscape and Heritage Park projects shape where events will occur, pedestrian flow and downtown visibility; timing affects winter events and venue availability.
What’s next: staff and committees will monitor construction progress and confirm concert and event scheduling based on the park completion timeline.
