Downtown Decatur Renovations

Now

Phase I – Water Street

Phase II – Central Park

Main Street

Lincoln Square

Merchant St.

Phase III – Franklin Street

Three Year Implementation

Improve resident and visitor impression

Enhance street aesthetics and safety

Make more pedestrian-friendly

Maintain and attract business investment

Increase on-street parking spaces

Expand areas for community events and activities

New sidewalks and curbs

New lighting

More green space, trees, and flowers

+/- 132 additional on-street parking spaces

Proposed Enhancements

Goals

› Make all of Water Street 2-way traffic

› Develop a corridor identity

› Expand pedestrian spaces and improve safety

› Blend streetscape with Central Park offering

visibility of the fountain and Transfer House

View of street corner looking northwest

Primary Goals

› Make Transfer House functional for local and

tourist information

› Create new performance area

› Blend the surrounding streetscapes with the park

› Provide new places for social interaction

and activities

View from Franklin Street looking west

View from Water Street looking north

View from North Park Street looking southeast

View from Water Street looking northeast

View of the fountain and Transfer House

Primary Goals

› Reroute truck traffic

› Limit number of traffic lanes

› Substantially increase on-street parking

› Improve pedestrian safety at street crossings

› Provide opportunities for outdoor dining

View of street corner looking northwest

Primary Goals

› Improve traffic and parking

› Create spaces for gatherings and events

› Enhance pedestrian shopping and dining

experience

› Develop an identity for the area

View of a street closed for pedestrian use

View of street roundabout

View of a street gateway

View of a street with festival lighting

Primary Goals

› Reroute truck traffic

› Limit number of traffic lanes

› Substantially increase on-street parking

› Improve pedestrian safety at street crossings

› Blend streetscape with Central Park offering

visibility of the Transfer House

View of street corner looking northwest