Create an economic corridor that follows the entire tornado path from Rosedale all the way to Alberta.

We wouldn't alter any traffic patterns through the city, but instead draw an economic zone that includes landowners that want to participate. That's the big part, is that no one would be forced into this. But, at the same time, only properties affected by the tornado would be allowed in so as to give them an advantage in reconstruction.

W/in the corridor, new development would be limited footprint businesses. Limitations would be decided by the organization explained below. These businesses would be corner store/restaurant/cafe type developments, no big box or big retailers.

The corridor would be governed by itself, but would receive support, guidance, and specialized advice from the city and UA.

In addition to the special development corridor, a string of parts and community squares/plazas. Or, the city's greenway idea would be the connecting factor.

What I like about using the greenway is that it allows the corridor to be completely walkable and accessible. The greenway path would be less than half a mile's walk from about 1/3 of the city's population. This allows most everyone to simply get to the greenway and walk to anywhere along the corridor.

BUT, this whole idea centers around residents being invested in this. By restricting inclusion in the corridor to only affected property owners we can factor out the giant, fat cat developers.

Why do I think this is transformative? It would speed up and improve reconstruction, and provide jobs to lower income folks that live in its vicinity. It is centered around the resident, not the dollar. It encourages a new kind of pedestrian centered accessibility and business method. Not to mention the health benefits of walking to your job, dinner, or store.

Again, only properties would be included by residents who want to participate. The resident chooses, not the city.