GOVERNMENT City ocials receive targeted suggestions for downtown Humble revitalization project
Reimagining downtown Humble The following were among the recommendations made to improve downtown Humble. Short-term goals (within two years) • Creation of downtown business committee • Improve waynding with increased signage • Expand the city’s facade grant program • Increase the number of events held downtown Mid-term goals (two to ve years) • Widen sidewalks downtown • Create a full-time city position to oversee projects • Plant additional trees along roadways Long-term goals ( ve-plus years) • Extend downtown to include First Street • Relocate city facilities to downtown • Encourage permanent and temporary murals and public art
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nearly $400,000 in matching grants to business owners for visually improving the exterior appearances of properties. “The facade grant [program] has done some wonders for your downtown, but there are lots of opportunity for more color, more public art and just more visual cohesion,” Lawrence said. To help facilitate a clear vision for the area, Lawrence said the city should consider creating a merchant group or downtown business association to make formal recommendations to city sta regarding improvements downtown. Lawrence also suggested the city improve waynding in the area with increased signage and the creation of a parking map or information kiosk near one of the city’s popular destinations. “You have some great signature anchors in downtown, including Green Oaks Tavern and Humble City Cafe,” Lawrence said. “I would consider those as destinations within your downtown, and you can build around that.” Ocials said they will consider a more concrete timeline for improvements as the city works on its budget for scal year 2023-24 in late August.
Improved waynding, the creation of a downtown business committee and expanded beautication incentives were among the top priorities suggested to Humble council members for the city’s downtown revitalization project. In November, Humble City Council approved an agreement with the Texas Downtown Association to assess the city’s downtown area and provide recommendations for improvements. The city received the organization’s report during a June 15 meeting. Suzy Lawrence, executive director of the Texas Downtown Association, said she believes the long- term goal for the city should be to add more variety in the types of businesses in the downtown area. “You have a lot going on downtown; however, we noticed that there’s not a healthy retail mix to sup- port a vibrant downtown economy,” Lawrence said. According to Lawrence, a mix of retail, service and dining options help attract and retain residents in downtown areas. To attract more businesses, Lawrence suggested expanding the city’s downtown facade improvement program, which has provided
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SOURCES: CITY OF HUMBLE, TEXAS DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY IMPACT
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