Indian Bend Wash Extension and Connection Trail Presented by Doug Sydnor and Jason Rose

2.7 miles through four (4) vibrant Chicago neighborhoods Provides unprecedented connections to and among these communities Inspires residents to connect to each other through a shared urban experience The Bloomingdale Trail, Chicago

Historic Ward, Atlanta Beltline Among the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment projects currently underway in the United States. 33 miles of multi-use trails & 1,300 acres of parks Public Art & Historic Preservation

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Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

Indian Bend Wash

The Scottsdale Idea New York and other examples as inspiration not emulation. Connect Indian Bend Wash to Papago Park with an uninterrupted park. 1.6 miles. At grade? Elevated? Middle of McDowell Road? Adjacent? Meandering? Conclude at a new amphitheater south of McDowell Road in Papago Park. Where? Create a compelling new recreational amenity that sparks key economic activity on McDowell Road. Largest piece of art in Scottsdale: Signature new element for South Scottsdale after so much investment in the North. Not a stalking horse for light rail. Made possible by a future public bond vote in conjunction with associated non-profit efforts. If successful, there would be a national design competition and a decision made by an Independent Citizen’s Committee.

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Scottsdale Republic OUR VIEW “Scottsdale, a city shaped in large part by titanic home runs of creativity, has been slumping at the plate recently.” “Not since the initial efforts to establish the McDowell Sonoran Preserve has the city really knocked one out of the park, with execution of an idea giving out-of-towners a reason to visit and residents an opportunity to feel some newfound pride in their city.” Scottsdale Republic | Opinions on November 9,

Considerations Indian Bend Wash to Scottsdale Road: Approximately $25 million. Scottsdale Road to Papago Park: Approximately $45 million. Phasing or all at once? Start in which direction? Ballot Initiative. When? Revised Proposal based on community feedback Design Council - Each member of Council to appoint: (1) Architect, (2) Resident south of Thomas, (3) McDowell Road property owner, (4) Scottsdale Public Art, (5) Urban Planner, (6) member of Council, and (7) Mayor. Questions & Answers