The planning process for the North Village Arts District and the Broadway & Providence continues with the final plan going before Council on July 6th.
Much of the plan revolves around improving linkages (for cars, bikes and pedestrians), beautification, and infill development, particularly residential. It's a multi-decade plan and will require the support of both the city and the property owners involved but it's still an inspirational road map for the future.
Read up at:
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2010/06/25/downtown-development-plans-revealed-preliminary-draft/
and:
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2010/jun/26/downtown-plan-going-to-council/?news.
If you're interested in reading the full presenation by H3 Consulting, check out:
https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/DLC/documents/COMO_public-meeting.pdf
