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Originally Posted by Twinkies
I know the dreams and hopes of some are to turn Main St into Mini downtown but it looks like its just going to be another Prospect st.
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It already is another Prospect Street at this point.
I'm cautiously optimistic about the future of Main Street. The plan that the city has is a very solid one. The problem is getting buy-in from developers. It doesn't help that the Pita Pit/Little Caesars building is already going against the plan. IIRC, the city also doesn't plan to add street parking which is crucial if the intent is to build a walkable neighborhood. Edit: The Main Street plan actually does mention the possibility of on-street parking so that is good.
The city needs to take a strict approach to any new development, and not simply cave to the wants of developers and hand out variances.
I also think that some of the success of Main Street hinges on the city's plan to remove the ramps from the south side of the Westmorland Street bridge. If you disincentivize driving to the south side demand for services and employment on the north side will increase. That can also lead to success in redeveloping the exhibition grounds land.