Downtown Texarkana
I ran across a post on Steve Harrelson's blog about a recent Op-Ed piece in the Texarkana Gazette regarding that city's downtown revitalization efforts. It sounds as though Texarkana is experiencing the same challenges as other communities attempting to revitalize their downtown: moderate success won at a snail's pace through the efforts of a a handful of visionaries blessed with a huge dose of tenacity.
We've all heard of the successes of Little Rock's River Market and Eureka Springs' Victorian historic district but around the state there are several other communities that have also had success with downtown redevelopment. Conway has seen new construction and loft living developed in its downtown. Harrison has been successful at creating a quaint shopping district around its historic town square. Russellville has been able to build momentum around the revitalization of its historic railroad depot. And Hardy's downtown has long been a haven for antique stores, crafts shops, and canoe rentals.
We've all heard of the successes of Little Rock's River Market and Eureka Springs' Victorian historic district but around the state there are several other communities that have also had success with downtown redevelopment. Conway has seen new construction and loft living developed in its downtown. Harrison has been successful at creating a quaint shopping district around its historic town square. Russellville has been able to build momentum around the revitalization of its historic railroad depot. And Hardy's downtown has long been a haven for antique stores, crafts shops, and canoe rentals.
