Scenario A River and Bay City

The area would see significant investment and redevelopment to create a vibrant heart of the city, with activities for residents and visitors day and night. Key features would include:

• Market rate condos and town homes for new residents
• A waterfront park and regional tourist attraction
• A marquee hotel with space for conventions
• A college campus on the south waterfront
• Restaurants and shops to serve residents and visitors
• Three to four story infill development on surface parking lots downtown

Scenario B New Town Center

The area would retain a more traditional feel. New moderate density housing would be built, with shops and services catering to the local residents and passive recreational opportunities along the waterfront from Tennessee to Curtola.

• A walkable downtown centered on Georgia and Virginia
• New infill, mixed-use housing development at moderate densities
• Historic bed & breakfast accommodations for out-of-town visitors
• A linear park and multiuse trail connecting the waterfront

Scenario C Urban Villages

The area would become a creative hub for artists, start-ups and high tech workers. New mixed-use housing would be built, with cafes and restaurants for residents and workers and recreational opportunities along the waterfront.

• Public wifi access
• A cultural-entertainment complex on the south waterfront
• Live/work units for creative entrepreneurs
• A linear park and multiuse trail from Tennessee to Curtola