HomeMy WebLinkAboutConstituent Letter - Read Before Packet - 12/9/2014 - Email From Stacy Clark Re: Materials For Tomorrow Bob 2.0 Work Session1
Sarah Kane
From: Clark, Stacey <Stacey.Clark@uchealth.org>
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 12:09 PM
To: City Leaders; Sarah Kane
Subject: Materials for tomorrow's BOB 2.0 Work Session
Attachments: CanDo & BEWG BOB 2_0 input.pdf
Dear City Council,
On behalf of CanDo/UC Health and the Built Environment Work Group, please consider the attached information while
narrowing the BOB 2.0 potential project list at your work session Tuesday evening. Your ongoing support of the health of
our residents, a robust local economy, and being open to considering the health inequities that do exist in our
community, is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Stacey Clark
CanDo, University of Colorado Health
Eat Better. Move More.
970-495-7433
stacey.clark@uchealth.org
CanDo website
Built Environment Work Group
BOB 2.0
After careful deliberation, CanDo and the Built Environment Work Group have identified the importance of the following 6
BOB 2.0 projects for their impact on opportunities for healthy living for all Fort Collins residents including our vulnerable
populations:
Project Dollar
amount
Relevance to Health, our
Local Economy and Equity
Safe Routes to Everywhere; Sidewalks, Transit, Bikes
This project proposes to fund the Pedestrian Sidewalk and ADA
Compliance Program which provides the installation of pedestrian
improvements citywide to eliminate hazards and remove obstacles.
$20,000,000 2X AS LIKELY
Residents are twice as likely to get adequate
physical activity if their neighborhoods have access
to sidewalks and trails.
Source: CO Health Foundation
Implementing Nature in the City
This project will allow for the restoration of 20 - 50 sites and for the
acquisition of 6 - 10 parcels. Restoration will include the conversion of
stormwater ponds, parks and other neighborhood open spaces to
include natural spaces that provide habitat, therapeutic benefits
associated with nature, and opportunities for play.
$3,000,000 $2,262 HIGHER
Homes near parks resell for $2,262 higher than
homes not near parks.
Source: CO Health Foundation
Community Marketplace
The Community Marketplace project will construct an indoor market
hall allowing for year-round operation of a farmer’s market. The intent
is for the project to become a focal point for local food production and
increase the availability of Fort Collins products.
$3,500,000 SNAP BENEFITS
The Community Market Place represents an
opportunity to engage those purchasing fresh
fruits and vegetables using SNAP benefits in a
whole new way. The Market being year-round
and having extended hours over our existing
Farmers Markets significantly removes barriers
to healthy food access.
Arterial Intersection Improvements Fund
This project would create a funding source to address the City’s highest
priority safety and congestion problems at arterial intersections.
Leveraging of similar funds in the previous BOB tax measure more than
doubled the available dollars.
$6,000,000 MODE SPLIT
With the City making a concerted effort to affect
mode split, arterial improvements to improve
safety is essential. To increase the number of
residents who are commuting to work, school,
and services, safe crossings must be prioritized.
Lincoln Avenue Improvements Design & Construction
This project would fund the design and construction of improvements
to Lincoln Avenue from Jefferson Street to Lemay Avenue and would
represent the level of improvement identified in the Lincoln Corridor
Plan for roadway, bike/ped, landscape, and urban design
enhancements.
$8,000,000 60%
A child has a 20-60% higher chance of being
overweight in neighborhoods with no access to
sidewalks, parks or recreation.
Source: CO Health Foundation
Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossings Fund
This project establishes an annual fund that would construct top
priority grade - separated bicycle and pedestrian crossings across
arterial roadways.
$8,000,000 MODE SPLIT
Again, for many in our community, feeling safe
on their bicycles and while walking, is the last
great barrier to getting out of their cars more.
We hope you will prioritize and fund these projects. Together, they have the potential to positively impact the health our
residents and our local economy. In addition, these projects address many of the same issues that are being tackled by the
updated Climate Action Plan. Contact info: Stacey.clark@uchealth.org
The mission of the BEWG is to advocate for environments and
policies that support physical activity and access to healthy foods
for everyone in our community.