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Summary <br />Construct improvements to Marina Blvd between Merced and Doolittle based upon the Marina Blvd. Streetscape <br />Improvements Conceptual Design. <br />Description <br />Streetscape Improvements to Marina Blvd between Merced Street and Doolittle Drive to enhance this main <br />thoroughfare through the City and build upon the major investments and improvements to the Marina Blvd I-880 <br />overpass, Marina/Merced intersection and Merced streetscape improvements. Improvements are envisioned to <br />generally consist of the following: Resurfacing of the street Construction of medians and or planters in the parking <br />lane Construction of sidewalk bulb outs at pedestrian crossing locations Installation of landscaping and decorative <br />elements or art Project to include obtaining and using recycled water for irrigation. Undergrounding of existing <br />utilities is highly desirable and is listed under a separate project, Project 2018.5800. <br />Justification or Benefit of Project <br />This project will create an attractive gateway to the Shoreline from I-880 and support the successful transition of the <br />City’s industrial area to a Next Generation Workplace District which will attract additional investment and build upon <br />Kaiser’s $1 billion investment. <br />Consequences of not doing the Project <br />The City may not be able to attract higher uses and additional investment in its industrial area. Additionally, the <br />Shoreline project may suffer as the current roadway is unattractive and uninviting. <br />Project Numb 2012.0132Project Typ Roadway streetscape <br />Detailed Cost Status Active <br />Department/Sponsor Community Development <br />Impact to Operation Cost Impact to Maintenance Cost Increase <br />Likely Cost $3.2M to $6.4M <br />Categor Bicycle and Pedestrian <br />Project Name Marina Blvd Streetscape Merced-Doolittle <br />170