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Staff outlines Canal Street, airport sewer and streetscape among infrastructure priorities
Summary
City staff listed near-term capital projects including Canal Street, Madison Street Park improvements, and an airport sewer line partnership; Brown framed these as investments to support economic growth and downtown businesses.
City staff presented a high-level list of infrastructure projects they expect to advance if funding is available: the Canal Street project, Madison Street Park improvements, a downtown streetscape and an airport sewer line partnership with the county that staff said will add a near-term asset to city books.
Brown described the economic development logic for these projects, saying downtown beautification, stormwater improvements and park enhancements help attract visitors and support local businesses. He also referenced the city's role in regional partnerships to leverage outside funding and noted that some projects remain contingent on state or federal grants.
