Alvernon Park Improvements
RE: Permanent closure of Montezuma Ave between 3rd St and 4th St and redesign of the expanded Alvernon Park.
12/5/22 Parks & Rec’s Owen Long: “After a second review by Pima County Flood Control and the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Team (GSI), we are waiting on the Final Design in the next 10 days. Once this is received we will present it to the Neighborhood for review and go out to bid shortly after. I see work starting in the first quarter [of 2023]. It would be take approximately 2-3 months to fully construct. Sorry this is all the info I have currently, as I am dependent on several agencies to provide information. I will provide you with the Final updated plan asap.”
10/22/22 Parks & Rec’s Owen Long: “ There is some discussion regarding the walking path section that will exist in the old roadway. This plan shows a scenario where we would keep a “Serpentine” asphalt path and remove the remaining asphalt. While that plan sounds like a way to save money, it may actually cost more to save it and be less aesthetically pleasing. Hopefully, we can get some input from your eighborhood group on this and other matters. There should be an update to this plan in the coming weeks. Thank you!”
10/19/22 Project Manager Owen Long: “The Designer [WLB group] is still incorporating comments from Pima County Flood Control and the COT Green Stormwater Infrastructure group. The depressed basin areas are generally placed where they have to be for engineering and water flow purposes. They will help to recharge groundwater under the park rather than have all surface water flow downstream. Additionally, the basins are located to avoid any tree removal, and will provide more water to their root systems.
There is some discussion regarding the walking path section that will exist in the old roadway. This plan [updated, detailed plan is here] shows a scenario where we would keep a 6′ “Serpentine” asphalt path and remove the remaining asphalt. While that plan sounds like a way to save money, it may actually cost more to save it and be less aesthetically pleasing. Hopefully, we can get some input from your neighborhood group on this and other matters. There should be an update to this plan in the coming weeks.” Additional information is here.
Alvernon & Fifth Coalition Meeting
DATE: Wednesday January 25, 2023
TIME: 6 PM LOCATION: Ward 6 – 3202 E 1ST ST / ZOOM
Residents of neighborhoods in and around the area of Fifth and Alvernon, including Miramonte, Peter Howell, El Encanto, Highland Vista, and Midway Village, seek to work with Ward VI, TPD, businesses, churches, and nearby neighborhoods to recognize, report, and prevent criminal activity in our neighborhoods. Meetings will be held every 4th Wednesday of each month at 6pm. You are invited to attend. For information, contact PHNA Board member Nancy Huff.
Recycle containers (blue bins with no glass) should be placed at the curb on: Dec 12 and 26, 2022, Jan 9 and 23, 2023, Feb 6 and 21, Mar 6 and 20, Apr 3 and 17, 2023.
Each week, Ward 6 City Councilman Steve Kozachik prepares a useful summary of city-wide issues and news – his newsletter is available here.
*Entries on this page may be borrowed from various sources with appreciation