Downtown Revitalization Downtown Revitalization from from

Concept to ConstructionConcept 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

417.334.3014• 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?QUESTIONS?Darren HennenDarren Hennen

dhennen@oaconsulting.comdhennen@oaconsulting.com

(816) 361-1177(816) 361-1177

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