TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) - Several improvements are coming to areas of the Capital City, after the city commission approved a plan Wednesday that focuses on making more walkable, attractive areas in the city's districts.
They're hoping to improve areas of Gaines Street, Midtown, the Market District, South Monroe, and South Adams.
According to city commissioner Nancy Miller, the 2016 Sense of Place Work Plan is "a collaboration between government, established local businesses and nearby neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety in a growing business area.”
The commission unanimously approve the following work plan:
- Development and implementation of the Gaines Street area parking plan and parking wayfinding signs
- Completion of planning and installation of wayfinding signage for Downtown Phase 2 and Midtown
- Support for the Midtown Merchants second annual Taloofa Festival in May 2016 and expend the remaining events and promotions funds allocated for Midtown
- Continuation of Underground Utilities' efforts on the Maclay Boulevard Stormwater Facility
- Completion of Miccosukee Community Sense of Place Study (County Strategic Initiative)
- Exploration of expanded parking options in Midtown
- Exploration of possibilities for pet-friendly pocket parks in urban areas
The city say they will hold a second workshop in November to focus on areas such as the Arena District, the First Christmas site, Lafayette Street, Governors Walk and the Grove, Cascades Park, FAMU Way, and Railroad Square. They will also discuss public art.
