Greengate
Greengate Sidewalk Improvements and Story Park Connection: Construction is scheduled May 2026 through November 2026. See “Current Project Updates” below to stay informed.
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Phases
Current Project Updates
Leveraging off the process described on tab one, City staff used a combination of resident feedback and a physical assessment to create a long-term neighborhood improvement plan. Tab #2, “Current Project Updates,” provides updates on those items.
Greengate Sidewalk Improvements & Story Park Updates - May 2026 through November 2026
This project addresses two key “future needs/improvements” mentioned by residents in the neighborhood meeting and survey in April 2023. Specifically, sidewalk improvements, and a pedestrian connection to Story Park at the intersection of Gardena and Azalea Drives. See updated implimentation schedule on the phasing map below. 
Residents can view the pre-construction meeting video and slideshow below:
Project information will be posted below throughout the duration of the project. Please view the PDF for a full list of improvements that have been made since 2023.
FAQs
Where is the funding coming from? This initiative is part of a multi-year effort supported by the 2023 General Obligation (GO) bond, which allocates funding for these improvements from FY2025 through FY2029. Within the Greengate neighborhood and along Allen Heights from Crestwood Court to Rivercrest Boulevard, the opportunity exists to address several accessibility challenges through a targeted Community Enhancement project. Greengate and Allen Heights were selected as the first areas to address, because evaluations determined they are the most severe locations and the scope of work aligns with the bond funds available.
Pedestrian access to Story Park is being funded by the Allen Community Development Corporation.
Will my mailbox be replaced? Mailboxes will not be replaced. In the event of unexpected damage, the contractor will repair or replace mailboxes as needed.
Will all trees be removed in the right of way between the sidewalk and curb? Trees in the City’s Right-of-Way (ROW) will be removed and stumps ground to ensure the new sidewalks remain in good repair for as long as possible.
When will the project be completed? The proposed schedule is to complete the project in November. This depends on weather conditions.
What will happen to the old concrete? It will be recycled.
Will my sod be restored? Sod will be restored, but flower beds and trees located in the City’s Right-of-Way (ROW) between the sidewalk and curb will not be replaced.
How long will it take for my sidewalk panels to be repaired once they mark it with a painted X? It will take 1-2 weeks for the sidewalk to be completed after it has been marked with a painted X.
How long will it take for alley approaches to be repaired? Once an alley approach has begun, it should take one week for the replacement to be completed.
Will the resident be charged for the repair of the sidewalk? No. This project is funded with the 2023 General Obligation (GO) bond.
Will we be adding any additional ADA ramps? No. This is a maintenance project to replace existing failed sidewalk panels and ramps.
Events
Past events
Event date: April 27th, 2023 at 11:30 PM to April 28th, 2023 at 1:00 AM.
1550 Edelweiss Dr
Event date: July 8th, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
100 S Alder Dr
Event date: October 21st, 2023 from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
1540 Edelweiss Dr