5.3.E. SR 05-14-2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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City of Augusta Augusta, Georgia The City of Augusta has been experiencing growth in both activity and development in its downtown area, in part as the result of local initiatives to continue riverfront enhancements and improve the overall activity level and appeal of the existing buildings and streetscapes. Like many successful revitalizations across the country, these initiatives have been based on protecting the character of existing architecture and a desire to return an active, livable quality to the downtown, reminiscent of the kind of vibrancy that most downtowns enjoyed in the 50's and 60's. Included in these changes is an increase in downtown residential development in the form of condominiums and upper level loft apartments. Understanding that an increase in parking demand will accompany continued growth, the City determined that an updated survey of current parking conditions, along with an assessment of future parking needs, should be incorporated into the overall development plans for downtown Augusta as that development progresses. The study is intended to provide guidance as to the conditions that should prompt action to initiate an increase in the parking supply so that parking remains adequate to support the growing need without premature obligation of capital resources. City of Stillwater, Oklahoma Downtown Plan Progressive Urban Management Associates and its partners, Civitas, Carl Walker, Inc. and Corbin Design were selected to provide Core Commercial Area Planning and Engineering Services to meet the following objectives: 1) employ a market-based approach to identify opportunities to improve, manage and sustain the downtown business district; 2) create a distinct identity that strengthens downtown Stillwater as a unique niche destination within the regional marketplace; 3) identify development sites, new businesses and environmental improvements that will enhance downtown's appeal as a destination; 4) develop a business plan and initiate steps to strengthen a self-sustaining marketing and management program for downtown; and 5) engage downtown property owners, businesses and civic leaders in a participatory process that builds ownership in and a shared vision for future development, collaborative marketing initiatives and improvements.