Council member proposes Market Street pedestrianization pilot; manager asked to study feasibility and outreach
A Council Member Initiative proposed closing Wall Street and Little Market Street permanently and piloting a Market Street closure between Campbell and Church for outdoor dining and events; councilors emphasized need for business outreach and integrating the idea with the pending parking study before any action.
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A council member introduced a Council Member Initiative seeking to pedestrianize portions of the City Market area, including permanent closure of Wall Street and Little Market Street adjacent to the City Market building and a pilot closure of Market Street between Campbell Avenue and Church Avenue for expanded outdoor service areas and events. The initiative would allow outdoor dining and a pilot designated outdoor refreshment area to increase downtown vibrancy.
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