Summary
The city is designing a one-way pattern with angled parking, bollards and wider sidewalks in the Temerson Square entertainment district to improve pedestrian safety after a recent violent incident. Downtown business owners worry it removes parking and bottlenecks traffic; the mayor promised continued engagement and said construction may not fit in the fiscal 2026 budget.
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $143,000 for design now, with an estimated $800,000 construction cost that may slip into fiscal 2027.
Pedestrians in the busy entertainment district get safer crossings and traffic flow.
Downtown businesses fear losing parking and exit routes could hurt customer access on busy nights.
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