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“Benson Hill – things look good from here”
Electric utility box at the corner of 116th Ave. SE and SE 168th Ave.
Benson Hill Community Plan – Implementation Strategies:
1.2.1. Landscape the corner of SE 168th Street and 116th Avenue SE to create a more inviting entry to the
Cascade Village area.
Additional details: Place this on the City’s Capital Improvement Plan. Alternatively, neighborhood volunteers could apply for local
funding to complete this improvement sooner, but they would also need to have a plan for ongoing maintenance. Explore inclusion
of public art, natural drainage, native species, and other low-impact techniques into improvements.
2.1.1. Improve 116th Avenue SE to provide a walkable, bikable, and environmentally-friendly way to connect
to destinations.
Additional details: Complete 116th Avenue SE with the following:
• Include ample space and amenities (e.g., seating, bike racks, and public art) for pedestrians and cyclists so that 116th becomes
appropriate and comfortable for all users.
5.3. Cultivate a sense of pride in Benson Hill by improving the overall aesthetics.
Some of Benson Hill’s places—residential, commercial, and public—reflect a lack of physical maintenance or high-quality design.
Remedying this and setting up a system for maintaining a standard of quality is important to cultivating a sense of pride in Benson
Hill. This in turn keeps property values high and reinforces the sense of a vibrant community.