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West Route 66 Sector Development Plan

Contact: Carol Toffaleti, Senior Planner – tel 505-924-3345 – fax 505-924-3339

Overview

In September 2010 Councilors Ken Sanchez and Isaac Benton, and the City of Albuquerque Planning Department launched an update of this sector development plan, originally adopted in 1987. The existing plan area is essentially a corridor and the adjacent properties along West Central Avenue that extend from the Rio Grande River to I-40, a stretch of almost 7 miles. The new plan area extends from around 106th Street (the county line) to Rio Grande Boulevard. 

The new draft plan contains goals, policies, regulations and recommendations for land use and zoning, transportation, parks, trails, city services and infrastructure. Together they aim to fulfill West Central’s potential as a full-service, multi-modal destination for residents and visitors.  The plan was developed with input from residents, business- and property-owners during the year and a half long planning process, and reflects current city policy, existing conditions and other projects affecting the corridor. 

The West Route 66 planning team comprises Council and Planning Department staff and consultant Strata Design.

Bernalillo County has launched its own planning effort for the remainder of the corridor, extending to I-40. For more information, contact Enrico Gradi, Acting Planning Manager, Bernalillo County, 505-314-0385.

Update - April 20, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The February 23, 2012 draft West Route 66 Sector Development Plan (see below) will be heard by the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC), on Thursday July 5, 2012 at 3:30 p.m., in the Planning Department Hearing Room, Plaza del Sol, 600 2nd Street NW, Basement Level.  Due to a recording problem at the original April 5, 2012 hearing, no official audio-tape of the proceedings is available and, upon City Legal Staff's advice, the hearing is void.  However, any written comments received 48 hours prior to, or presented at, the April hearing are part of the public file on the project (#1009157).  The July hearing will re-start the city review and approval process and serve as a first hearing.  Standard notification will occur ahead of the hearing.  The Planning Department apologizes for any inconvenience and the delay caused.  Staff is available to address your questions about the draft Plan and any concerns you may have.

 

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Past Meetings

  • The West Route 66 project team presented a Working Draft of the new plan at a Community meeting on October 25, 2011 attended by property-owners, residents and other stakeholders in the future of West Central Ave. 
  • The community Liaison Committee met over summer 2011 to give feedback to the project team for modifying and developing zoning, and making recommendations on transportation and other elements in the new plan. The committee included neighborhood representatives, business- and property-owners. MRCOG Transportation Planning staff and the Director of ABQ Ride also gave presentations on traffic forecasts and a potential Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the West Central corridor. See hand-outs and notes below.
  • Handouts from September 7, 2010 Community Kick-Off Meeting:

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