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SUSTAIN PLACEMAKING

DOWNTOWN SHOPABILITY STUDY - IMPLEMENTATION PAVER PROJECT

The DDA commissioned a shopability study by leading urban retail planning The downtown Paver Project launched in August
consultant Robert Gibbs of the Gibbs Planning Group that was completed in 2019. The DDA advocated for this program
February 2018. Since then the City, the DDA, and merchants have worked based on the Shopability study. The City fixed
together to implement recommendations from the report for downtown. the buckling pavers in 40 locations by grinding
roots around the oak trees versus removing
Here is an update: the trees and then replacing the pavers along
Atlantic Avenue from the FEC railroad tracks to
COMPLETED Swinton Ave. The DDA team worked closely
• Parking lot & street re-striping (continues to be addressed) with the City to gain approvals and coordinate
• Recommended and final approval received: 10-15 changes to the the timing of the project which occurred
downtown Land Development Regulations Monday – Thursday from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.
• Cigarette Butlers installed
• Repaired buckling paver sidewalks

ON-GOING
• Pressure spraying of the sidewalks in the public areas
• Tree trimming

IN-PROCESS
• Parking Meter program
• Wayfinding signage
• Storefront potted plant beautification
• Signage ordinance changes
• Public Parking Garages: new signage, elevator repair

Foster a compelling destination
by enhancing the physical
elements of the downtown.

8 Annual Report | 2018–2019