Jefferson Blvd gets update!
Jefferson Blvd. improvements near The Harrison and Embassy Theatre are nearly complete. The Jefferson Boulevard Streetscape project design work was given the go-head in March of 2012 by the Redevelopment Commission.
The work included closing the far south lane of Jefferson between Fairfield and Calhoun to traffic, and adding sidewalks, new lighting, street trees, landscaping and a drop-off lane for the Embassy Theatre. The parking lot between the Courtyard and The Harrison was also re-designed and landscaping and handicapped parking was added. In order to accomplish the above-ground work, a water main and storm sewer were re-located.
The work to "calm" traffic and provide a better pedestrian experience has been part of the City's downtown and overall strategic plans. The Board and staff of the Embassy Theatre have long wished for and needed a safer access for elderly and disabled patrons visiting this iconic downtown venue, and the Jefferson Streetscape work has now accomplished these goals.
The work included closing the far south lane of Jefferson between Fairfield and Calhoun to traffic, and adding sidewalks, new lighting, street trees, landscaping and a drop-off lane for the Embassy Theatre. The parking lot between the Courtyard and The Harrison was also re-designed and landscaping and handicapped parking was added. In order to accomplish the above-ground work, a water main and storm sewer were re-located.
The work to "calm" traffic and provide a better pedestrian experience has been part of the City's downtown and overall strategic plans. The Board and staff of the Embassy Theatre have long wished for and needed a safer access for elderly and disabled patrons visiting this iconic downtown venue, and the Jefferson Streetscape work has now accomplished these goals.
