Yuba Street Streetscape Project (Contact Person: Larry Morgon, 225-4393)
Construction of the Yuba Street Streetscape Project was completed in September 2001. This project involved the transformation of Yuba Street, between California and Oregon Streets, into a more pedestrian-friendly corridor linking the Courthouse and the Downtown Redding Mall. The improvements were based on the Market Street demonstration block and included narrowed paved street sections, wider decorative sidewalks, custom street lights, shade trees, and concrete planter walls and redwood benches. Funding for this $1 million project was a combination of Redevelopment and Community Development Block Grant funds.

As part of the City’s art in public places, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, in conjunction with Viva Downtown, contracted with artist Donna Billick to fabricate four terrazzo discs which were inlayed at the intersection of Yuba and Oregon Streets. This form of art incorporates pieces of rock and marble into concrete mosaic patterns. The patterns selected represent each of the four seasons. The dedication ceremony was held on August 8, 2002, to express appreciation to the many donors who made this project a reality.

Westside Road Realignment Project (Contact Person: Sue Thompson, 225-4423)
The final phase of the Railroad Avenue/Westside Road Realignment Project has been completed. The purpose of the realignment was to improve traffic circulation and stacking room near the intersection of Buenaventura Boulevard and South Market Street. As part of the overall project, it was necessary for the Agency to acquire certain properties. One of the properties acquired and ultimately demolished was the Redding Veterinary Clinic. The adjacent property, formerly known as Nick’s Drive-In, was acquired by Dr. Eddie Troop and Linda McMahan and transformed into an attractive new clinic which has added to the area’s aesthetics.

Sacramento River Trail Extension to Hilltop Drive (Contact Person: Sue Thompson, 225-4423)
The Agency, along with assistance from the California Integrated Waste Management Board as part of a project to clean up a former private dump site, designed, and constructed the Sacramento River Trail Extension to Hilltop Drive. This project extended the trail from its previous terminus near the easterly boundary of the Arboretum to connect with Hilltop Drive near the River Knolls Apartments. It is a beautiful, multi-use recreational trail that is enjoyed by walkers, joggers, and bicyclists and will provide pedestrian access for residents east of the Sacramento River to the Turtle Bay complex when the Turtle Bay Sundial Bridge is completed.

Mt. Shasta Mall Renovation (Contact Person: Sarah Haddox, 225-4041)
The Mt. Shasta Mall underwent a $32 million renovation, which included the construction of a Macy’s Department Store that opened in August 2001; the addition of approximately 35,000 square feet of retail space at the south end of the complex (including a food court); and a complete renovation of the exterior. The Agency contributed $795,000 to assist with installing a traffic signal at the intersection of Dana Drive and Canby Road; enclosing the Little Churn Creek channel adjacent to the Mall; and improving Old Alturas Road between Churn Creek and Canby Roads.

School District Partnerships (Contact Person: Sharon Dent, 225-4351)
Development partnerships can be in many different forms. One such partnership was brought about by the pass-through agreements between the Agency and the school districts within the Market Street and Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project Areas. The agreements provide a mechanism for a portion of the Agency’s revenue to be used on capital improvements for schools within the project area.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College has committed its pass-through funding through 2004 to renovate the bleachers at its football stadium; widen the football field to meet safety standards; and remodel a section of the physical education building.

In conjunction with the development of the Enterprise Community Stadium, the Shasta Union High School District has utilized a portion of its pass-through funds to assist with the construction of bleachers for its track and field at Enterprise High School.

The Agency recently issued bonds in the amount of $5,390,000 on behalf of the Redding School District for future capital improvements, including the construction of a multiple-purpose room and installation of an all-season track at Sequoia Middle School; assistance with construction of gymnasiums at Turtle Bay and Juniper Academy; remodeling at Cypress School; and miscellaneous improvements at various other school sites. In addition, the School District utilized a portion of its pass-through funds for the design of the multiple-purpose room which will be constructed with the bond proceeds.

Parking Structure Improvements (Contact Person: Larry Morgon, 225-4393)
Improvements were completed at the southwest corner of the Downtown parking structure. These improvements enhance the appearance of the structure, add identity, and improve its linkage to nearby businesses by creating an inviting entry, adding light and signage, and removing barriers consisting of chains and bollards. In the spirit of forging public-private partnerships, the Downtown Redding Business Association contributed approximately $20,000 toward this $76,000 project, with remaining funding coming from Community Development Block Grant monies and private donations.

To further enhance the parking structure, the City contracted with Dorothy Bartlett, a local artist, to paint a mural on the Placer Street wall, near the south entrance. Ms. Bartlett painted a lively rendering of the farmers’ market held during MarketFest.

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