FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Mayor Jerry Dyer announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state budget, securing the final $100 million commitment to downtown Fresno and Chinatown infrastructure.
Mayor Dyer said, “The city is using these funds to remove barriers that have slowed development, including outdated utilities, insufficient parking capacity, and incomplete streets and sidewalks in our city.”
The final $100 million fulfills the State’s $250 million infrastructure commitment and builds on the City’s previously awarded $43.7 million Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Qualifying Infill Area funding.
Here is a list of improvements the final $100 million will improve.
Linear Park: Advancing acquisition, design, and implementation of a planned five-block linear park along the High-Speed Rail corridor to improve walkability, connectivity, shade, and public gathering space.Intermodal Transit Center: Moving forward planning, environmental review, and design for a future intermodal transit center to better connect rail, local transit, shuttles, pedestrians, cyclists, and visitors.Stormwater Enhancements: Delivering stormwater infrastructure improvements to support downtown growth, improve system capacity, and strengthen resilience during major rain events.Utility Upgrades: Continuing targeted utility improvements needed to support housing, mixed-use development, and long-term private investment.Revolving Loan Fund: Expanding gap-financing tools to help move shovel-ready housing and mixed-use projects from entitlement into construction in Downtown Fresno and Chinatown.