Posted May 2, 2008, 3:26 PM
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It was a combination of one-way, Jackson Square and and the suburban explosion that killed downtown. This writer may correctly remember days of prominence in the core after the one-way conversion, but fails to make the connection with what happened over the next 50 years.
The solution must address all major issues. The complexity of downtown renewal is often understated. Here are 3 basic steps the city can take to address each of the core issues:
1. Convert back to 2-way for major commercial streets.
2. Renovate Jackson Square and City Centre to face outwards. Add upper floors of mixed use along the streets.
3. END SUBSIDIES TO DOWNTOWN KILLERS including zoning changes and infrastructure.
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