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)