Goal 3. - Create a special district with specific regulations and design guidelines for Historic Downtown.

A.

Petition TXDOT to work closely with the city to develop the Walnut and Main Street corridors as one way streets implementing street design elements such as medians, sidewalks, street lighting, street trees/landscaping and street furniture.

B.

Prepare a section for a 'Downtown District' within the zoning ordinance to "facilitate enhancement and revitalization of the original old town area's turn-of-the century architecture and the Texas small town character" by:

•  Allowing greater development densities than elsewhere in the city;

•  Encouraging mixed uses;

•  Regulating architectural design to protect historical integrity and a sense of place; and

•  Emphasizing pedestrian friendly activities.

C.

Encourage infill development & redevelopment within this district through incentive packages, grant programs and promotional efforts (i.e. the glamorous place to be… "Historic Downtown").

D.

Evaluate the feasibility of rerouting traffic in order to create a pedestrian mall on the square.

E.

Provide public restroom facilities near the square.