Post on 18-Dec-2015
Revitalization Projects:
1. Relocate Switchyards – Target completion by 12/31/10
2. Streetscape Improvements - Deferred until Heart of Harlingen completed
3. Discovery Center Business Plan – Deferred until Blaska Tower redevelopment completed
4. Downtown Visitor Center & Office – Plan developed, $ from CIB approved to incorporate with Blaska redevelopment
Revitalization Projects:
5. Create Catalytic Development Corporation – Articles of Incorporation completed, waiting for Commission approval.
6. Address Deteriorated Properties - Ongoing
7. Enhance Downtown Security – Security Enhancement Grant Implemented.
8. Public Art Program - Underway
Revitalization Projects:
9. Heritage Manor – HHA accepted bids on 8/20; negotiations underway.
10.Sidewalk Cafes/Galleries/Spas - Ongoing
11.Centennial Park Phase I – To be completed 2009.
12.Centennial Park Phase II – Plan developed, seeking $ from CIB.
13.Grande Theatre – Not feasible at this time, building for sale.
14.Upgrade Parking Lots – designs completed, seeking funds.
Revitalization Projects:
15. Artists Alley – Not feasible at this time.
16.New Image for La Placita – Palm Trees installed on Jackson and Van Buren.
17.Downtown Housing – Identifying opportunities in existing buildings/redevelopment opportunities.
18.Area North of Downtown District – Design Completed.
19.New Street Signs – Completed.
20.Landscape Design/Maintenance – Met with Landscape Architects, project ongoing.
Revitalization Projects:
21.Remove Parking Meter Poles - Completed
22.Parking Garage – Long Term Project dependent upon redevelopment of Heritage Manor & other buildings.
Catalytic Development Corporation:
• Articles of Incorporation Done
• Commission to approve & make appointments
• Priority list for redevelopment
• Acquire 1-2 properties in next year
• Adapt properties for new use
• Sell & return proceeds to CDC
• Acquire additional properties, redevelop, sell
Blaschka Tower Redevelopment Plan:
• Mixed Use: Office & Residential
• Visitor Center (1st Floor)
• Downtown Office (2nd Floor)
• Condominiums (Floors 3-9)
Warehouse Redevelopment Plan:
• Work through Code Enforcement
• Tear Down
• Redevelop Select Locations