Historic Central
Historic Central Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan (2012).
Goals of Historic Central Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan include:
- Partner with private developers for redevelopment of the former El Vado Motel and other nearby structures; in Catalyst Area A, including re-purposing of the El Vado motor court buildings, to promote new housing, retail, or other mixed-use development opportunities;
- Partner with private developers for redevelopment of Catalyst Area B, to promote new mixed-use development with significant space for community activities outdoors, indoors or both;
- Facilitate needed streetscape improvements, including wayfinding signs and street furniture;
- Implement a Façade Improvement Program; and
- Assist MRA property owners in creating a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, if desired by the owners.
Download the Historic Central Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan (2012)