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Downtown Catalyst Study: Complete
August 23, 2016: Many of you have been involved in the process of studying the four acres of town-owned land in downtown Davidson, the Downtown Feasibility Study, over the past two years. During this process, the Davidson Board of Commissioners recognized a need to transition the focus to improving public facilities to position us to effectively serve our citizens as our community grows. They have provided direction to town staff to evaluate town facility space needs, as well as a public parking solution and public space improvements. At this time, they no longer wish to pursue opportunities for private investment on town-owned land. The UNC School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative will not be involved in the process moving forward since there is no private investment.
Staff will now begin developing plans for public facility needs to ensure we are able to serve our citizens as our population grows. A new process and timeline are being established as we close out the Downtown Feasibility Study and transition to a public facility assessment.
We appreciate the time and input you gave throughout this process. There will be opportunities for public input as we move forward with a public facilities plan. We value your opinion and hope that you will stay engaged during this process.
Presentations:
Downtown Catalyst Market Study
February 5, 2015 Public Information Session presentation by Kim Fleming
February 5, 2015 Public Information Session presentation by Rory Dowling of UNCs School of Government Development Finance Initiative
June 17, 2015 Public Information Session presentation by Rory Dowling of UNCs School of Government Development Finance Initiative
June 17, 2015 Public Information Session presentation by Chris Garris of Perkins + Will (architects)
August 25, 2015 Presentation by Rory Dowling of DFI to the Mayor and Board of Commissioners at their work session
Watch the August 25, 2015 Work Session; discussion of the Downtown Catalyst Project starts at 19:12.
Presentation by Development Finance Initiative on October 20, 2015
Watch the October 20, 2015 Public Information Session on the Downtown Catalyst Feasibility Study
Watch the October 27 work session. Information on the Downtown Catalyst Feasibility Study starts at 1:43
January 2016 Newsletter on Downtown Catalyst Feasibility Study
March 22, 2016 Presentation of Roundtable Themes
- Maintain the town’s existing small town character and complement the historic nature of downtown.
- Provide a sustainable parking solution and enhanced retail experience that connects and extends the downtown commercial corridor along Main Street.
- Promote a mix of uses that incorporates the expanding local government space needs and encourages private investment.
- Enhance pedestrian connectivity throughout downtown as well as public green/event space.
- Minimize public investment required while maximizing public interests.