Downtown Mall
Charlottesville's Downtown Mall is one of the center-pieces of Charlottesville. Created in the 1970's, the pedestrian walkway has become a tourist destination as well as a defining element of Charlottesville's civic culture. It is bordered on the west end by the Omni Hotel, and on the east end by the Charlottesville Pavilion.
Mall Renovation Project
The Mall will be overhauled under a $7.5 million project that is subject to debate. On July 21, 2008 voted to proceed with a design being shepherded by MMM Design. The City now promises that the work will now be done in 5 months beginning in January, with the project being overseen by construction management firm Barton Malow. Block captains are being volunteers to help the City develop a construction schedule that minimizes the impact on businesses. Council has also agreed to allocate $50,000 to help pay for marketing efforts to emphasize to the public that the mall will be open during the renovation[1].
Notes
- ↑ 'Council agrees to half of $100,000 request for Downtown Mall marketing effort', Sean Tubbs, October 9, 2008, retrieved on 10-21-2008