Virtual Project Kickoff & Visioning Workshop

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:View the livestream broadcast and

participate in live-polling exercises, visit:

GrantAvenueParkway.com/kickoff

Viewing via facebook live: pollev.com/CityofSGF

What to expect tonight:

1. Project Background and Introductions

2. Live input exercises

3. How to get involved and stay informed

INTRODUCING: Project Team

INTRODUCING: Project Consultants

INTRODUCING: Project Team

Community Advisory Team:

Andrew BakerEducator/cyclist

Amy BlansitDrew Lewis Foundation

Scott BratcherLong-time SGF advocate

Megan BuchbinderSpringfield Convention

and Visitor’s Bureau

Shelby ButlerEmpowerAbilties

Barth FrakerGreater Springfield Board

of Realtors

Chadd HarkriderSouthside Baptist Church

Sarah HoughBass Pro Shops

Brandon JensonCommunity Planner

Cameron JordanMSU Student Government

Association

Mary KromreyOzark Greenways

Allen KunkelMissouri State University

Kay LogsdonData research and marketing expert

Jennifer McClureSpringfield Area Chamber

of Commerce

Nick NelsonSpringfield Art Museum

Miles ParkSpringfield-Greene County Park

Board

Caron ParnellWest Central Neighborhood Alliance

Sally PayneSpringfield Workforce Development

Bill RagsdaleGrant Avenue Freewill Baptist

Eric RamseyParkview High School

Lauren RogersProsper Springfield

Ryan SmithMSU Planning student

Katie TownsSpringfield-Greene County

Health Department

Susie TurnerTree City USA, Forward SGF Advisory

Committee

Rusty WorleyDowntown Springfield Association,

Neighborhood Advisory Council

Technical Advisory Team:

Wade DrosselBuilding & Development

Services

Jacob BergerEnvironmental Services –

Sanitary Sewer

Carrie LambEnvironmental Services- Water

Quality

Ashley KrugEnvironmental Services -

Sustainability

Adam HumphreyGreene County Highway

Department

Tom JowettDesign and Development

for Bass Pro Shops

Bill BaunachArchitect for Bass Pro Shops

Matt CrawfordCity Utilities - Transit

Russell LindseyCity Utilities - Electric

Stacy ReeseMoDOT

Sara FieldsOzarks Transportation Organization

Brendan GriesemerPlanning & Development

Jeff BentleyBentley Building Company

Miles ParkSpringfield-Greene County Park

Board

Jeff SmithSpringfield-Greene County Park Board

Jack StinsonRoute 66

Barb BakerDowntown Springfield Community

Improvement District

Mary KromreyOzark Greenways

Rob GuilerCity Utilities – Springnet

Eric ReeceSpringfield Police Department

Addison JonesDake-Wells Architecture

/Better Block SGF

Ryan MooneySpringfield Area Chamber of

Commerce

Travis ShawSpringfield Public Schools

Grant & Walnut - Looking South

Grant & Portland - Looking South

Fassnight Park

College Street – Looking East

Jordan Creek Daylighting Site

GRANT AVENUE CORRIDOR PLAN

Live Polling Exercise To participate, visit:

GrantAvenueParkway.com/kickoff

Viewing via facebook live: pollev.com/CityofSGF

WARM-UP QUESTION

42 total responses

PROJECT GOALS

Transportation

Economic Development

Quality of Life

Community Revitalization

32 total responses

25 total responses

Quality of Life Improvements

27 total responses

Community Initiatives

45 total responses

Current use of Grant Avenue

54 total responses

Future use of the Parkway

49 total responses

Transportation Improvements

43 total responses

Design Approach

49 total responses

Questions from YOU

41 total responses

MAP YOUR IDEAS!

Participate in virtual mapping exercises at

GrantAvenueParkway.com

WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODWednesday, Sept. 9 – 6-7 p.m.

DOWNTOWNThursday, Sept. 17 – 6-7 p.m.

FASSNIGHTWednesday, Sept. 23 – 6-7 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD VISIONING WORKSHOPS

COMPLETE THE SURVEY!

Provide more in-depth input and voice your comments:

GrantAvenueParkway.com

OVERVIEW OF PROJECT TIMELINE

Data Collection – Aug. – Oct. 2020

Community Engagement – Sept. 2020 – March 2021

Corridor Framework & Concept Design – Aug. 2020 – April 2021

Design-Build Procurement – Aug. 2020 – Sept. 2021

Construction – 2022-2025

Questions?

Virtual Project Kickoff & Visioning Workshop