The City of Albuquerque is excited to share the draft 2024 Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan for public review through May 31, 2024. Please visit the project website to learn more, review the draft 2024 Plan, and provide feedback through a brief survey with key questions that would be most helpful for the project team. You can also access summary story maps with key highlights from the plan, including the proposed bikeway and trail networks. Visit: https://www.abqbikeplan.com/
The Department of Municipal Development (DMD) would like residents to take the General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Survey. This Survey determines how G.O. bond money is spent on projects such as public safety initiatives, streets and storm drainage, public transportation, parks and recreation, libraries, and senior and community centers. This includes building renovation, major repairs, new construction, energy efficiency upgrades, major equipment such as fire trucks, pool filters, and playground equipment. To take the Survey, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNLRDBN
Planning staff has submitted proposed changes to the City’s zoning code – the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) – for the 2023 IDO Annual Update to the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) as the first step in the City’s review and decision process.
This year’s update includes Citywide text amendments that are provided in a spreadsheet of all proposed changes, supporting memos by City Council, and exhibits for changes that are longer or that involve multiple sections.
It’s officially spring, and as we enter this new season, we want to acknowledge where we are and where we are headed.
There are many new projects on our City’s horizon, as we continue strengthening our community, expanding opportunities, and creating spaces for current and future generations to enjoy. We are moving forward with a land swap deal with the State to bring closure to several land issues and advance important projects. The swap secures acreage needed at a critical downtown location for the Rail Trail, as well as another property for our Solid Waste Department. A State public safety facility will be taking over City land at 1250 Menaul, previously under consideration for transfer station and temporarily for a safe outdoor space. Accordingly, there will be no safe outdoor space or transfer station at the site.
We also unveiled plans for a new multigenerational center in the heart of the historic Santa Barbara-Martineztown neighborhood that will break ground this summer. This weekend, Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) will be hosting a community celebration and groundbreaking on their long-awaited headquarters at San Mateo & Kathryn. And last but not least, we announced that the New Media Academy will be housed at our Rail Yards, teaching the next generation of filmmakers right here in the Duke City. All around us, there are reminders of the good that is possible through collaboration and a shared dedication to making our home the best it can be.
We are hopeful for our city because we see the work that our team is doing each and every day to make Albuquerque safer and more inclusive. Whether it’s new opportunities for our creative community or getting more people in touch with housing and resources, we have seen glimpses of Albuquerque’s full potential. We’re determined to keep raising the bar so that our city is a place where families can thrive in healthy, supportive communities.
The City Council’s Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) committee will hear proposed citywide changes to the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5 pm. This hybrid meeting takes place in the Vincent E. Griego Chambers in the basement of City Hall and via Zoom. See Zoom details below.
These citywide text amendments are legislative, so you may speak to Councilors directly about any of the proposed changes.
For questions, please contact the Council Planning Manager, Shanna Schultz: