From the cover
Revitalizing downtown
BY SAMANTHA DOUTY
The overview
Businesses:
Downtown Prosper Vacant/ developable land
Open
Coming soon
1. The Gin 2. Prosper Wine House
3. Texas Amps & Axes 4. Prosper Town Hall
5. Livano Prosper 6. Blackhawk Brewery
The town created a Downtown Advisory Committee last September to implement the master plan. It consists of eight residents and three council liaisons. The initial task for the group was to recommend how to use an initial $1 million of town and Prosper Economic Development Corporation funds in improvements to downtown, said Robyn Battle, communications and community engagement executive director. The committee is considering options for seating areas and decorative elements. “It is very exciting to see downtown Prosper develop into a vibrant destination,” Battle said in an email. Several businesses have opened downtown. Some of the new businesses to come include Black Hawk Brewery and The Tavern on Broadway. Livano is also expected to bring nearly 300 apartment units to the area later this summer.
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What they’re saying
Looking ahead
The foot tra c and growth of downtown will bring in revenue to local businesses and make it a destination for visitors, which will boost the city’s tourism, Moon said. “We’re moving slowly. We’re moving with consideration,” she said. “We’re moving to make certain that what we do is sustainable and has a long-term positive impact on the community.” Town o cials have put an emphasis on events as a way to promote downtown, create a small-town feel and bring people together, Parks Administration Director Dan Baker said in an email. Sta hope to see an increase in community participation during this year’s events. “We made downtown a focal point for people to come down to,” Bristol said. “[Events are] just going to enhance that entire area.”
“We wanted to be near family-owned and -operated businesses. It feels
“Having a business in downtown Prosper o ers increased visibility, a strong sense of community,
like a community.” TRINA LOPEZ, PROSPER WINE HOUSE OWNER
access to amenities, historic charm and potential for growth.”
IRIS MENELEY, TEXAS AMPS & AXES OWNER
A closer look
2023 event attendees
Downtown was once a vibrant place of com- merce, but as the town grew, it lost its attraction, said Mary Ann Moon, Prosper Economic Develop- ment Corporation executive director. The rst step in revitalizing downtown was bringing town hall to First Street, which brought people to the area, Moon said. One other way o cials have attracted visitors to downtown has been through new events that started last year, including Paws on Broadway, Co ee and Chrome, and more.
Cinco De Mayo
Co ee & Chrome
Moonlight Movie
Freedom Fest
Paws on Broadway
Christmas Festival
Upcoming events
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May 2: National Day of Prayer May 4: Movie Night May 27: Memorial Day June 1: Chrome and Co ee Dec. 7: Prosper Christmas Festival
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PROSPER CELINA EDITION
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