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Explorations <br /> A series of alternative futures were defined for Monticello's downtown and <br /> riverfront in concepts that explored a range of possibilities and varying direc- <br /> tions for the revitalization effort. The concepts were intended to stretch our <br /> imaginations and consider ideas that range from what is obvious and necessary • <br /> to those ideas that might remain dreams. But given the planning framework of <br /> this process,even dreams are possible with time and commitment. <br /> All of the concepts envision some degree of redevelopment in the downtown <br /> and presume that preservation and enhancement of the neighborhoods that sur- <br /> round downtown is a goal. Each concept demonstrates a different boundary <br /> for downtown; each boundary has implications on existing commercial devel- <br /> opment, nearby neighborhoods and on the community itself. The concepts <br /> show the basic patterns and relationships inherent in each, and allow details to <br /> be added that will be consistent with the underlying directions of each concept. <br /> The concepts were not pure choices; rather, we could pursue any one of the <br /> concepts or choose the best aspects of each and create a new "blended" con- <br /> cept. Three concepts were explored initially for Monticello's downtown and <br /> riverfront: a River Town; a Crossroads; and a New Bridge. <br /> Concept 'A' Even as it is grew on the banks of the Mississippi River, Monticello never real- <br /> Monticello: A River Town ly focused attention on this great resource. The revitalization of downtown <br /> and the riverfront might logically start with the river, and in doing so, develop <br /> the river in downtown as a focal point for the entire community. Certainly, <br /> there is much that could be done to improve the ways in which the south bank <br /> of the river is used, and to bring to it uses that create activity and energy. But • <br /> to make the most of this opportunity will require consideration of both banks <br /> of the river and the extension downtown Monticello to the north bank of the <br /> Mississippi. In this concept,Monticello's downtown truly embraces its river. <br /> Concept'A'Diagram <br /> r:.-.....?n-i-_-111"4 <br /> , Ya..._: <br /> 0 .,,i 1• ,, ,I r i <br /> p <br /> ... .........._...,... 1 <br /> �r :'t,l� , r•-- e•rrAt...„,...41_--'1 �—1 I <br /> Iu. 71I/�Z,Y �Li <br /> rr«rT <br /> —.To. FW <br /> it_�� a s i <br /> •. \r. <br /> 7 j ' 1'-) 7r�`�ir <br /> . <br /> A New Bridge <br /> Revitalising Monticello's Downtown and Rlverdront <br /> Page 2:2 <br />