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nections between the parks, downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. <br /> Mid-block passages will provide a more direct way of moving between <br /> Broadway, parking areas and other areas to the south; future redevelopment <br /> III <br /> efforts should accommodate this function in order to most effectively connect <br /> the parks to downtown. Sidewalks from downtown to nearby neighborhoods <br /> will also provide safe, comfortable and community-minded ways for residents <br /> to get to downtown. <br /> ,1110 it at <br /> . .,,•4 ! <br /> - ;=1t". <br /> ■_ <br /> ',: 1`4:iljf d;et. ' - r-r+✓ --- <br /> , u■1 ms: 7, <br /> + v ;:i <br /> ■ ... ...,.. ... ......,..,, _ ...;,74:1:•••:•:.:iirefe-:".7. -. <br /> tri rs.;'.rsti, <br /> .„ I ', 4.Al .1 4.:di.4 dit 174 • <br /> Wild-block connections between parking areas and Broadway will help to generale pedestrian activity In downtown. The <br /> unfortunate loss of a few buildings along Broadway yields a redevelopment opportunity and pedestrian connections. <br /> The existing downtown is an activity center in itself if provided with the tools <br /> for revitalization. The nearly uninterrupted pattern of the buildings along the <br /> street creates the sense of this being the "heart." Redevelopment of the build- <br /> ings along Broadway should occur in ways that are very selective —preserv- <br /> ing the existing building stock wherever possible and restoring storefronts with <br /> integrity to the original structure. The creation of mid-block pedestrian pas- <br /> sages that link Broadway to parking areas is vital. The recent fire presents a <br /> great opportunity to redevelop a portion of Broadway using patterns that area <br /> appropriate to a downtown, along with the chance to create the Broadway-to- <br /> parking-lot connection. <br /> It may be that vary few, if any, buildings along Broadway are worthy of - <br /> restoration; not every building is worthy of rehabilitation. There may be limi- <br /> tations to the infrastructure of a building that renders renovation infeasible, or <br /> the owners or businesses may be limited in their ability to undertake an <br /> improvement project. The Broadway district will be one that best shows the <br /> evolution and character of Monticello, with a mix of old and new buildings <br /> ..ithat fit together in patterns appropriate to a traditional downtown. This part of • <br /> • <br /> A New Bridge <br /> • .• Revitalizing Monttcelto's Downtown and Rtverfront <br /> Page 3:B <br />