Downtown Revitalization Proposal Aired
Morris & Fellows presents proposal for public-private partnership to transform Old City Hall Block, now known as The Block, in Duluth.
Morris & Fellows, a company that has been involved in developing, redeveloping and rescuing significant projects nationally and locally, has proposed entering into a public-private partnership with Duluth to revitalize its downtown. Cheri Morris, president of the Sandy Springs-based company, outlined a plan at a joint meeting of the Duluth City Council and Downtown Development Authority Monday (Dec. 17) that would initially focus on the Old City Hall Block, now referred to as “The Block,” but eventually involve other parts of downtown. The Red Clay Theatre would serve as the anchor for a restaurant and entertainment district with retail shops, offices above the stores, residences, and possibly a boutique hotel envisioned by Morris and her …
Dusty Graham
6:31 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
@ElizabethS -- The City is currently making their wishlist for the 2013 SPLOST Program which will be voted on this year. The installation of sewer lines (an a required pumping station) would be an excellent project for this list. Do reach out to your mayor and council and let your voice be heard. Also start coming to meetings. Only a handful of citizens bother to get involved and we need greater … more ›