Elevate the Ten: El Paso's Green Future

0:00A new campaign called Elevate the Ten is underway to rally support for the downtown I-10 Deck Plaza Project in El Paso. Led by the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation, it aims to build a lively park over the interstate that reconnects neighborhoods, adds much-needed green, space, and creates a lasting destination for the community. The Foundation emphasizes this, goes beyond downtown. It's a rare chance to redefine the city's future for every resident. Folks can visit the campaign website to see design concepts and join a list of backers. Since the project launched in 2024, pledges have poured in, totaling tens of millions from state, federal, county, and private sources. By $25 million from the areas planning group and 35 million in donations. Recently, the El Paso City Council greenlit just over $560,000 as part of a $10.6 million deal with the... Texas Department of Transportation to design the Plaza's tunnel and key supports.

1:01Mayor Renard Johnson highlighted how this advances safer roads, while fostering connections, open spaces, and economic growth, keeping the project on. Track for a real community impact. That's your update from El Paso News today, powered by AI.