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Current Redevelopment Projects

Brownfield's Redevelopment (several sites)
Ongoing
Contact: Gabriel Rivera, Brownfield's, MRA Redevelopment Planner jgrivera@cabq.gov 505-924-3479


Central Highland Upper Nob Hill Metropolitan Redevelopment MR Plan

Working to renegotiate De Anza Motor Lodge contract of terms with developer at present


MR Plan [pdf, 3.84MB]

Attached Master Plan:

Catalytic Projects About PDF Files[pdf, 4,776kb]
Plan Components About PDF Files[pdf, 4,106kb]
Regulating Plan About PDF Files[pdf, 1,041kb]
Appendices About PDF Files[pdf, 724kb]

Contact: Cynthia Borrego, MRA Division Manager carchleta@cabq.gov 505-924-3335


Clayton Heights/Lomas Del Cielo Metropolitan Redevelopment Area

The Clayton Heights MR Area is rich in Albuquerque amenities including the Isotopes Baseball Stadium, Lobo Football Stadium, and The City of Albuquerque BMX /Velodrome. It is a major gateway to Albuquerque's lights from the International Sunport Airport.

The DRAFT Clayton Heights/Lomas Del Cielo Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan was approved by the Albuquerque Development Commission on October 21, 2009. The plan will be reviewed by the Land Use and Planning Commission Subcommittee of Albuquerque City Council on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Once approved by the subcommittee, the DRAFT Clayton Heights/ Lomas Del Cielo MRA Plan will be forwarded to Albuquerque City Council and Mayor Richard J. Berry for final review and approval this spring.

DRAFT #3 Clayton Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan About PDF Files[pdf, 3.94 MB]

Contact: Richard Asenap, MRA Program Specialist rasenap@cabq.gov 505-924-3478

East Gateway Metropolitan Redevelopment Area
The East Gateway Metropolitan Redevelopment Area's auspicious mountain casings and expansive city views invite travelers to and from the bustling commerce and communities of Albuquerque. Revitalization of the East Gateway Metropolitan Redevelopment Area will create enhancements to the East Central Ave. Commercial Corridor, its businesses and surrounding neighborhoods. The East Gateway MRA Land Use Map can be found here. The East Gateway MR Area is generally bounded by I-40 North, Tramway Boulevard, East, Central Avenue South, Wyoming Boulevard West and runs along the Central Avenue corridor.

August 27, 2009 Meeting Minutes About PDF Files[pdf, 118KB]

May 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes About PDF Files[pdf, 113KB]

Contact: Gabriel Rivera, Brownfield's, MRA Redevelopment Planner jgrivera@cabq.gov 505-924-3479


International Marketplace Gateway Redevelopment Project
Phase I and II of the International Streetscape Project complete, fall 2009. Future development planned for the Blue Spruce Property, located at the South-East corner of Alcazar Street and Central Avenue.
Contact: Ralph L. Mims, MRA Redevelopment Planner rmims@cabq.gov 505-924-3472


Los Candelarias Village Center and Metropolitan Redevelopment Area About PDF Files [pdf, 3.16MB]
Completed MRA Plan in 2006.
Contact: Ralph L. Mims, MRA Redevelopment Planner rmims@cabq.gov 505-924-3472


Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area About PDF Files [pdf, 137MB]

Encompasses the State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque's newly designated International District.

Contact: Ralph L. Mims, MRA Redevelopment Planner rmims@cabq.gov 505-924-3472


Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Expansion Area


In June of 2008, Albuquerque City Council approved legislation to expand the Near Heights MRA Area. The Near Heights MRA Area and The Near Heights MRA Expansion Area are important components of the newly designated City and State International District and home to the Ta Lin International Market, curling stone Chinese dragon and world culture tiled obelisks decorating the sidewalks at Louisiana Blvd. and Central Avenue. The expanded Near Heights MRA zoning and land use area maps can be found at the links above.

The DRAFT Near Heights Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Expansion Plan was approved by the Albuquerque Development Commission on October 21, 2009. This plan will be reviewed  by the Land Use and Planning Commission Subcommittee of the Albuquerque City Council on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Once approved by the subcommittee, the DRAFT Near Heights MRA Expansion Plan will be forwarded to Albuquerque City Council and Mayor Richard J. Berry for final review and approval this spring.

DRAFT Near Heights MRA Expansion Plan About PDF Files[pdf, 6.37 MB]

Contact: Ralph L. Mims, MRA Redevelopment Planner rmims@cabq.gov 505-924-3472


North Fourth Street Rank III Corridor Plan

The North Fourth Street Rank III Street Corridor Plan was reviewed by the Land Use, Planning and Zoning Committee of Albuquerque City Council on Wednesday, February 10, 2010; The Committee referred the Plan to be reviewed by the Full City Council on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. City Council approved the North Fourth Street Rank II Street Corridor Plan and Background ad Resources with amendments on March 15, 2010.  Please call City Council with questions: 505-768-3100.

DRAFT North Fourth Street Rank III Street Corridor Plan About PDF Files [5.44 MB]

DRAFT North Fourth Street Rank III Street Corridor Plan - Background & Resources About PDF Files [12.3 MB]
Contact: Richard Asenap, MRA Program Specialist rasenap@cabq.gov 505-924-3478


Old Albuquerque High School - part I About PDF Files [pdf, 104KB] part II About PDF Files [pdf, 91.7KB]

Manual Arts Building completed in 2006.
Contact: Cynthia Borrego, MRA Division Manager carchuleta@cabq.gov 505-924-3335


Requests for Proposals - Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency

There are no Request's for Proposals at this time.

Contact: Cynthia Borrego, MRA Division Manager carculeta@cabq.gov 505-924-3335


Sawmill/Wellspark Metropolitan Redevelopment Area About PDF Files [pdf, 22.3MB]

Sawmill Phase II Housing Development Agreement (65 Live/Work units)
Senior Housing Groundbreaking Ceremonies held February 24, 2010

Contact: Gabriel Rivera, Brownfield's, MRA Redevelopment Planner jgrivera@cabq.gov 505-924-3479


West Central Metropolitan Redevelopment Area About PDF Files [pdf, 22.3MB]

UNMH has purchased a two acre tract of land at the corner of Unser Boulevard and Central Avenue to construct a new clinic.

Contact: Cynthia Borrego, MRA Division Manager carchuleta@cabq.gov 505-924-3335

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