Council hears downtown revitalization update; Star Theatre to pause programming for HVAC work

Apr 15, 2026

Council received an update on the downtown revitalization project: wayfinding drafts propose about 20 signs, Hill Studio is assessing parking design, and Star Theatre programming will pause June–September for HVAC replacement tied to a Tobacco Commission grant unless a timeline is agreed by end of May.

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Town Manager Bryce Simmons told the Stuart Town Council the downtown revitalization project team has produced initial wayfinding drafts (about 20 proposed gateway and wayfinding signs) following a March site visit by Arnett Muldrow. Hill Studio is evaluating parking lot designs emphasizing functionality under DMU exemptions.

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