3 July

A Downtown Transit Proposal

A strategy to reintegrate downtown, using a transit investment, as a catalyst for economic development and place making to shape our community.

  • Main Street-3rd to 17th Street, then 6th Street or Capitol Street to the State Capitol
  • 150 Blocks of potential development
  • Takes in 3 blocks either side of proposed transit line, Walkability
  • Connects and takes full advantage of Government  workers, buildings to create workforce housing, leading to more retail
  • Government, Business Leaders, Health, Cultural and Civic Institutions would be connected
  • Turn Greyscape,(surface parking) to Offices,  Housing, Retail Amenities
  • Would create a strong political collaboration
  • Re-populate downtown,  preserves schools, tax base, decreases commutes, increases our use of our existing infrastructure
  • Take advantage of  our current President’s agenda to help Urban areas and infrastructure needs to bolster the economy
  • Careful planning and collaboration among developers, government agencies, and community groups can build trust and acceptance of downtown transit
  • Help stabilize and promote surrounding areas in central  Little Rock, thus benefiting neighborhoods and decreasing safety concerns
  • A vibrant downtown will attract more sustainable economic activity
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