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El Paso City Council to Approve Downtown I-10 Deck Plaza Project MOU: A $200M Green Space and Mixed-Income Housing Initiative

The El Paso City Council is set to greenlight a crucial memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Downtown I-10 Deck Plaza project, a joint effort with the city, county, and a foundation to create a six-and-a-half-acre park and a one-point-seven-acre mixed-income housing area over the interstate from Kansas Street to Santa Fe Street.

The MOU outlines a collaborative approach to planning, design, funding, and operations, with each partner covering their own expenses initially. The project aligns with the Texas Department of Transportations downtown I-10 upgrades, aiming to create a future-proof green space.

Funding for the project is progressing well, with pledges totaling over $100 million from various sources, including the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Texas Legislature, the city, federal funds, the county, and private donations. Residents view the project as a game-changer for connecting downtown.

However, the projects total cost is a subject of debate, with the city estimating it at over $200 million and an earlier Stantec study doubling that figure. Despite funding concerns, the council recently supported a related grant.

This project has the potential to transform El Pasos core by converting highway barriers into vibrant parks and homes, making it a development to watch closely.

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