7th Street North / 50th Avenue North Storm Drainage
Summary
A $6 million project will replace a 1950s-era drainage system that can't handle today's rain and rising tides, with trees-in-planter green infrastructure and $2.7 million in Swiftmud grants. Construction starts early 2027.
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Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$6.06 million construction contract, with about $2.7 million grant-funded.
Neighborhood residents in the project area facing flooding; the project also improves water quality.
Residents will endure roughly 360 days of major curb-to-curb construction with temporary access changes.
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