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Main Street director outlines downtown projects: Impact renovation, trolley growth and 50‑foot gateway sign
Summary
Andrew Jones updated council on the Impact renovation and proposed rebrand to 'Courthouse Theater,' trolley ridership and proposed service expansion with real‑time tracking, and a proposed 50‑foot monument gateway sign funded by hotel/motel and CDC grants to boost downtown identity.
Andrew Jones, Cultural District Director, gave the council a multi‑item update on downtown Main Street work, starting with the Impact renovation project and a proposed name change to the Courthouse Theater. Jones said the project emphasizes historic preservation while improving the customer experience and driving additional traffic to the district; he noted the project has received Texas Historical Commission approval for the sign element and will go before the Board of Adjustments for permits.
Jones also reported on downtown’s free trolley, which he described as a major success with "over 100 to 400 riders per day" and capacity for about 15 riders per trip; staff are testing a Sunday service in addition to Wednesday service and plan to introduce real‑time GPS tracking and QR code stops to improve rider experience. Finally, Jones presented designs for a proposed 50‑foot monument gateway sign at the 75/Virginia/Louisiana area, saying the project is funded by hotel/motel tax and CDC funds and intended to reinforce downtown McKinney’s identity.
