Learn About Prospect Avenue Redevelopment at Thursday Meeting

A public , which would upgrade a mile-long section of  Prospect Avenue between Magnolia Avenue and Cuyamaca Street, is being held Thursday, June 7 from 6-8 p.m. at

It will be a chance for residents and business owners to see maps and plans, ask city staff and consultants questions, and give input to the project.

Santee Review outlines the proposed redevelopment:

"Proposed improvements include adding sidewalks, curbs and gutters, along with attractive but water-wise landscaping. Overhead utility wires will be undergrounded and utility poles removed. New street lighting will be installed and storm drains will be upgraded to eliminate flooding. On-street parking and bicycle lanes will be provided on both sides of the street. Traffic signals will be upgraded and a dual left-turn lane will be added."

Construction on the $25 million project would begin in late 2013 or early 2014 and last for one year. It is one of the final city projects being paid with redevelopment funds, since the redevelopment program was .

At a it was suggested that the Prospect Avenue project area could include 127 acres that fall between Mission Gorge Road, Cuyamaca Street, Gillespie Field and Magnolia Avenue.

"Most of the area could potentially be developed. Probably 20 percent of existing structure would stay, the rest would likely be leveled and started anew," said  Deputy City Manager Pedro.

Read more about the meeting and project at the Santee Review