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Council member proposes Market Street pedestrianization pilot; manager asked to study feasibility and outreach
Summary
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.
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.
Members and the manager emphasized the need for broader outreach to downtown businesses, market vendors and other stakeholders and asked for analysis of traffic and parking impacts. Vice mayor and other council members urged study and more community engagement; the city manager said staff capacity is limited and recommended packaging the CMI with other items for analysis, potentially engaging a consultant. Council did not take immediate action to close streets but expressed interest in directing staff to study feasibility, outreach needs and integration with an upcoming parking study.
