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