Millions of dollars going toward downtown Augusta revitalization

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s years within the making, however plans are shifting ahead to revitalize streets in downtown Augusta.

We’re studying these plans might take between two and a half, and three years. This contains the thirteenth, Fifth, Sixth, Telfair, and Greene streets.

Estimates for the work are round $50 million.

Designs for Broad Avenue had been additionally thrown within the combine, however there’s no price ticket or due date. We requested neighbors about their ideas on one concept to fully stage the parking pits that sit in the course of the road.

“I do assume these little in-between spots, like the place the downtown Augusta signal is, and the place the timber are and the place the James Brown statue is, I feel these are vital issues to maintain. I feel so long as we’re in a position to do away with the wells and create extra parking,” stated John Porter, Downtown Soul Metropolis.

This undertaking nonetheless must be authorised by Augusta commissioners. District 1 Commissioner Jordan Johnson says he’s optimistic about getting it began.

“This can be a undertaking that’s been within the works for fairly a while and it’s a lot wanted. I imply, whenever you have a look at downtown that’s behind me, it actually speaks as to why this undertaking is so needed,” he stated.

If the fee offers the go-ahead within the coming months, it could take two to 3 years to complete the opposite streets.

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