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Council hears Main Street pilot proposal as downtown small-business owners urge support
Summary
Small-business owners praised the Main Street pilot concept and city staff outlined a Better Block-led 120-day planning and a kickoff event this fall; staff said the pilot will test temporary placemaking measures and gather community input before recommending permanent work.
Small-business owners in public comment and city staff on May 29 pressed the City Council to support pilot placemaking work on Main Street as part of a broader revitalization push for the Heritage District.
Anna Martinez, who said she is opening a Pilates studio at 116 W. Irving Blvd., told the council she appreciates the Main Street pilot program and city sign-grant support, and urged better publicity for downtown events. “Programs like the facade grants, the murals, the Main Street pilot, they can spark even…
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