Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Community Design Workshop for Solano and El Paseo

Join us for a multi-day workshop, where we we’ll be envisioning the future of the El Paseo and S. Solano MRA area. During this workshop, we’ll be exploring various design options, reviewing feedback and designing catalytic projects to improve public spaces, housing and local amenities.

Source: City of Las Cruces

Keep up to date with the City’s recent efforts to revitalize Las Cruces, through tools like Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (MRAs), beginning with the El Paseo and S. Solano Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plans.

Share your Vision

The City of Las Cruces is working on a plan to reimagine and revitalize the neighborhoods around El Paseo and S Solano corridors between Lohman and University Avenues. This project represents a pivotal opportunity to transform these sections of our city into thriving, pedestrian-friendly communities with a renewed focus on sustainable development and equitable growth. Our goals extend beyond revitalizing commercial and retail areas; they encompass a holistic approach to urban renewal that prioritizes infrastructure improvement, environmental sustainability, social equity, historic preservation, and public safety and health.

By reimagining this area as vibrant hubs of economic and community activity, with expanded commercial and retail spaces, enhanced recreational amenities for families, and housing options that address the city’s pressing need for additional affordable and workforce housing, we aim to create a model of revitalization that fosters inclusivity, preserves our cultural heritage, and ensures the well-being of all residents.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

oin us for a multi-day workshop, where we we’ll be envisioning the future of the El Paseo and S. Solano MRA area. During this workshop, we’ll be exploring various design options, reviewing feedback and designing catalytic projects to improve public spaces, housing and local amenities.

Monday, September 9
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Workshop Kickoff
Real Life Church, 1040 El Paseo Road

Tuesday, September 10
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Neighborhoods & Residents Workshop
Real Life Church, 1040 El Paseo Road

Wednesday, September 11
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Closing Presentation & Open House
Real Life Church, 1040 El Paseo Road

PROJECT TIMELINE

PHASE 1:
Listen and Understand
APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2024

Team Site Visits
Stakeholder Conversations
Community Survey
Community Workshop

PHASE 2:
Explore
SEPTEMBER – JANUARY 2024

Illustrative Framework
Identify Catalytic Projects
Leadership Engagement
Feedback at Community Events

PHASE 3:
Roadmap
JANUARY – JUNE 2025

Share Draft Materials for Review
Edit Draft Materials Tasks
Present in Public Hearings

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We will be coordinating virtual and in-person opportunities for sharing and providing feedback in the late summer and through the end of 2024.

If you have comments, our would like to suggest potential projects for the MRA, please send us an email with your name and comments to: jcotoia@lascruces.gov

Description of Focus Areas:

El Paseo/S Solano: E. Lohman to the north, S. Main St to the west, approximately one block off of E. University Ave to the south, and approximately one block off of the S. Solano Dr. to the east.

W Picacho/Motel: Tashiro Dr and McClure Rd to the north, N. Motel Blvd. to the west, W. Hadley Ave to the south, and train tracks to the east.

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