Downtown Revitalization from Concept to Construction

WHY? A sense of identity Destination Increased revenue –Property tax –Sales tax

INVENTORY Attitudes and Assets

ORGANIZATION Grass roots City sponsored –Master plans Combination

LONGEVITY Commitment Incremental wins (deliverables)

COMPONENTS OF DOWNTOWN VIBRANCY People Destinations Directions Support

PROCESS Way finding Gateways Identity Circulation Parking

DOWNTOWN AMENITIES Functional –Visitor info/signage –Public restrooms –Places to gather/open space –Seating

DOWNTOWN AMENITIES Appearance –Street trees/planters –Façade improvements –Streetscape –Lighting

CONSIDERATIONS Jurisdictional –MoDOT –Rail R.O.W. –Easement Public R.O.W./Private property Utility coordination Historic integrity Responsibility Existing uses

TOOLS Code enforcement Zoning ordinances Special assessments Capital improvements tax Transportation tax

RESOURCE SLIDE Missouri Main Street – Gayla Roten Department of Economic Development – CDBG MoDOT – SRTS, TEA 21 National Center for Historic Trust State Historic Preservation Office Missouri Tourism (Marketing) Missouri Housing Development Commission State Representative Private Donations

QUESTIONS? Darren Hennen (816)