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Item # 4.c.

City Council (FY24)

Meeting Date:	05/28/2024
Department:	Parks & Recreation
Key Focus Areas:	Economic Development and Revitalization Mobility and Connectivity Community Engagement Vibrant and Active Community

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and discuss an update on the conceptual design for the Quorum Road placemaking project and the NCTCOG (North Central Texas Council of Governments) implementation of connectivity to DART rail stations study.

BACKGROUND:

Staff will present an update on two related projects that were developed around Strategic Plan Key Focus Areas, the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) plan, the City-Wide Trails Master Plan, and the Economic Development Plan. The projects include a study by NCTCOG, focusing on connectivity to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Rail Station in Addison and the Quorum Drive reconstruction and placemaking initiative. The update will cover project background information including the development of the Quorum Art Walk vision, recommendations from the PROS plan, and voter approved funding for Quorum Drive reconstruction. Background information regarding the history of each project is included below.

Quorum Drive Placemaking Project:

In 2014, a consultant team developed a vision for the Quorum Art Walk which created enhancements along Quorum Road to upgrade bus shelters, improve walkability, add pedestrian lighting, and incorporate public art between Addison Circle Drive and Landmark along Quorum Drive.
In 2019, development of the PROS Plan engaged the business community during the process and, as a result, recommended a placemaking project creating outdoor spaces for employees and visitors in the South Quorum Business District, which would be a transformative project for the Town.
In 2019, voters approved a bond election that included $26,302,000 for reconstruction of Quorum Drive from the Dallas North Tollway to the DART rail ROW. The project includes the development of pedestrian connectivity and $2,900,000 in funds for placemaking recommendations made in the PROS plan.
In 2022, an RFQ to identify a consultant team was issued and in 2023, Council awarded a contract to Teague Nall and Perkins for design and development of construction documents for the project.
In 2023, Council appointed a Public Advisory Committee to be a resource for background information and feedback. The committee has met three times and has been engaged throughout the process.

NCTCOG Bikeway Facility Study

In 2023, staff at NCTCOG informed Town staff that funds were available to conduct a study focusing on connectivity to DART transit stations and offered to include Addison in the study. Town staff has been providing feedback and reviewing recommendations made by NCTCOG and the consultant team for the project.
Although several transportation corridors in Addison were analyzed for the feasibility of pedestrian and bikeway facilities, Westgrove Rd. and Quorum Dr. were identified as the most ideal.
Project recommendations overlap with the Quorum Drive Reconstruction and Placemaking project. Where feasible, staff is incorporating recommendations into the construction documents.

RECOMMENDATION:

Information only. No action required.

Attachments
Presentation - Quorum Drive