livability. A $26 million investment in the Palm Avenue master plan leads the charge, transforming one of the city’s main arteries into a pedestrian and cyclist paradise. “We’re upgrading our public amenities to create a very walkable, bikeable corridor,” Mayor Aguirre explains. “The plan includes wider sidewalks, pedestrian-level lighting, benches, interpretive signs, and extensive tree coverage.”A striking welcome sign will mark the city’s entrance, signaling to potential investors that Imperial Beach is ready for thoughtful development. The Ninth Street corridor project exemplifies the city’s people-first approach to urban planning.“We’re narrowing the lanes from two to one and adding a bike lane,” says Mayor Aguirre. “You might hear a theme here – we want to make our city very walkable and pedestrian friendly.”This initiative joins the 13th Street Enhancement Corridor project in creating a 104 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02
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