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Explorations A series of alternative futures were defined for Monticello's downtown and riverfront in concepts that explored a range of possibilities and varying direc- tions for the revitalization effort. The concepts were intended to stretch our imaginations and consider ideas that range from what is obvious and necessary • to those ideas that might remain dreams. But given the planning framework of this process,even dreams are possible with time and commitment. All of the concepts envision some degree of redevelopment in the downtown and presume that preservation and enhancement of the neighborhoods that sur- round downtown is a goal. Each concept demonstrates a different boundary for downtown; each boundary has implications on existing commercial devel- opment, nearby neighborhoods and on the community itself. The concepts show the basic patterns and relationships inherent in each, and allow details to be added that will be consistent with the underlying directions of each concept. The concepts were not pure choices; rather, we could pursue any one of the concepts or choose the best aspects of each and create a new "blended" con- cept. Three concepts were explored initially for Monticello's downtown and riverfront: a River Town; a Crossroads; and a New Bridge. Concept 'A' Even as it is grew on the banks of the Mississippi River, Monticello never real- Monticello: A River Town ly focused attention on this great resource. The revitalization of downtown and the riverfront might logically start with the river, and in doing so, develop the river in downtown as a focal point for the entire community. Certainly, there is much that could be done to improve the ways in which the south bank • of the river is used, and to bring to it uses that create activity and energy. But to make the most of this opportunity will require consideration of both banks of the river and the extension downtown Monticello to the north bank of the Mississippi. In this concept,Monticello's downtown truly embraces its river. Concept'A'Diagram r:.-e.-E.3.-=_-_--ttel il, J l V--n- �, , , At i may i v ' rle: .... D .4°. 0 ..,,♦ .% r i r ; 0 .•1., ....,. , r 1--- J ..• roar, AtEisstra is, -,!..:,., II /',i7 i, //;:/.+ f* 1 -7 4.1---",t.r// ' j-- 1 r__71 ./../...„-t-rj,t,.rrie,,,,trim ir–/' f ,'-.-• .i... ii. ,,i I i,*;;;;,„__,..0 A MW.+ A..: 11,7-1::::=M IK. 7 ) ( TF � nr • IL r A New Bridge - - Revitalizing Monticello's Downtown and Riverfront Page 2:2