Streetscape Meeting

City of Franklin to Hold Public Meeting
on Streetscape Project
Presentation will focus on long-term positive economic impact this project will have on community.

On Wednesday, February 4th, the City of Franklin will hold a public meeting at 5:00 PM in City Hall to discuss plans for the Gateway Corridors and Connector Streets Project (formerly known as Streetscape).

John Grossman, president of E.G. & G. Inc. and designer of the City’s original Downtown Streetscape project, will give an update on the current status of the project and the positive economic impacts the project will have on this community. The City broke ground in May 2008 on the phase currently under construction - Fifth Avenue from Main Street to Highway 96 West. Also included in this phase is Third Avenue from the Square to the Bicentennial Park property.

“This project not only improves the look and feel of our city, but also will have a tremendous economic impact for years to come,” stated Eric Stuckey, Franklin’s City Administrator. “We’re inviting everyone to come out to this meeting and learn how this project will create jobs, increase property values and encourage heritage tourism.”

The Gateway Corridors and Connector Streets Project is a continuation of Streetscape, completed by the City in 1991. Streetscape was a joint effort of the City, Downtown Franklin Association, and the Heritage Foundation to revitalize downtown Franklin. The project included underground utilities, brick pavers, and a re-design of the Square. Since completion of the first Streetscape, the City has received several awards including the “Great American Main Street Award,” “Preserve America Community” and, most recently, one of the “Top Dozen Distinctive Designations” award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

While in town, Mr. Grossman will make presentations to several civic organizations, including the Franklin Breakfast Rotary and the Franklin Lions Club. The presentation on Wedne