City to hold workshop on updated design criteria manual

As city of Sarasota staff work through updating its Engineering Design Criteria Manual, an open house will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at the SRQ Media Studio in the City Hall Annex, 1565 First St.

The EDCM is a guide that provides established design standards for roads, trails, sidewalks and other infrastructure within the right-of-way. It is used by city staff as well as private sector engineers and developers.

During the meeting, transportation and engineering staff will provide a presentation on the final draft of the EDCM 2023 update, which includes revisions to chapters on streetscape, street design, stormwater and erosion, subdivision regulation and solid waste. Each topic will be discussed during breakout table sessions.   

The meeting will provide an opportunity for citizen feedback on the final draft prior to City Commission public hearings in fall 2023.

A staff presentation will take place from 5:10 to 5:30 p.m. followed by breakout groups and question-and-answer sessions until 6:30 p.m..

Public outreach for the EDCM 2023 update began in November 2022. Four community outreach events have been held and two online surveys conducted. A third survey is open until July 28 and can be completed online.

Additional information about the EDCM 2023 update is available at the city's website.