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Nashville MSD board endorses exploring more trash cans, planters and small beautification projects for downtown
Summary
Board members reviewed ideas from a recent Main Street conference and approved a motion to explore strategically locating additional trash cans across the MSD, while discussing planters, park benches, seasonal flowers, walkability and social-media promotion for downtown businesses.
Board members and downtown business owners spent the bulk of the April 28 meeting discussing ideas to increase downtown foot traffic and improve streetscape appearance. Presenters summarized takeaways from a recent Main Street conference and gave examples of low-cost, short-term projects the MSD could pursue alongside longer-term sidewalk and infrastructure work.
Key decisions and proposals: The board approved a motion to explore strategically locating additional trash cans across the MSD area and to evaluate options for planters and park benches. Members discussed seasonal flowers, coordinated small retail events, a downtown social-media presence, and marketing ideas such as a monthly business spotlight and walkability/mileage markers. The board…
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