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TONIGHT: DOWNTOWN CREEKS PRESERVATION, RESTORATION & DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The City of Lafayette awarded contract to Gates and Associates to generate a Downtown Creeks Preservation, Restoration and Development.
The City of Lafayette has awarded a contract to Gates and Associates to generate a Downtown Creeks Preservation, Restoration, and Development Plan. Producing a Downtown Creeks Preservation, Restoration, and Development Plan fulfills one of the programs of Lafayette’s Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) adopted in September of 2012.
Some of the objectives of the Plan include:
- Identifying creek preservation and restoration opportunities.
- Clarifying creek setback requirements for the downtown.
- Preserving existing trees and riparian corridors, and identifying future restoration areas.
- Developing relationship criteria with adjacent development.
- Producing strategies and methods for creek stewardship.
- Developing public access opportunities.
- Preventing property damage by creek processes (flooding, erosion).
- Identifying public safety and environmental concerns.
What’s Happening Now:
Gates and Associates in collaboration with ENGEO and Environmental Collaborative began their initial geological assessment in August 2015, and anticipate substantial completion in October 2015.
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A community workshop was held on October 6 to get comments on creek problems and opportunities that should be examined by the Plan. The City is planning for its second community workshop on February 2, to be held at the Lafayette Library’s Community Hall, beginning at 7pm. Click here to view the announcement. The purpose of this workshop is to share ideas on options for creek enhancements and to discuss priorities. Please contact Steven Goetz at 925-525-5527 for more information.
