05.14.24 DMC PresentationCONNECTING
DOWNTOWN TO
THE HILL
DMC MEETING
MAY 14, 2024
PURPOSE
RES ULT
Improve connectivity between The Hill and
Downtown, both through implementing better
wayfinding and exploring physical improvements
between The Hill and Downtown.
•Visitors feel a sense of safety and welcoming
•Visitors can easily navigate the area
•Enhance the vitality and generate positive
economic growth
PEDESTRIAN WAYFINDING
Wh a t
Temporary wayfinding signage, replicating the existing Downtown
signage, to be installed along key corridors connecting to
Downtown
Wh e n
•Finalizing signs with designer
•Implementation by Memorial Day
Wh e re
Within UHGID, CAGID, and along Broadway, 11th Street , and 13th
Street
OTHER EFFORTS
Creative crosswalk;
Roots Music Project live music events
Longer term wayfinding strategy
Civic Area Phase II;
Investigate a 13th Street ‘Cultural
Corridor’ connection to Pearl Street;
Improvements to the Arboretum Park;
District Outlook Analysis
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Short -term efforts
Looking ahead
Other city-le d init ia t ive s
Q&A