Andrew J. Pompei, AICPSenior Regional Planner

Houston-Galveston Area Council

13 Counties134 Cities

6+ Million Residents

Current State of Downtowns

Huntsville, TX

Columbus, TX

Challenges

Aging Buildings

Underutilized Properties

Lack of Organization

Opportunities

Interest in Small-Town Living

Attracting Retirees

Heritage Tourism

Bringing Back Main Street

Workshops

Technical Assistance

Guidebook

Components of Revitalization

Community-Based Vision

Before making significant investments, communities should create a clear vision of what they want their

downtown to become.

Engage Stakeholders

Determine Assets

Conduct Market Analysis

Attractive Streetscapes

Creating an attractive, pedestrian-friendly streetscape creates a favorable perception of the area,

encouraging visitors to spend time downtown.

Pedestrian Improvements

Landscaping Lighting

Street Furniture

Façade Improvements

Public Art

Attractive Streetscapes

Attractive Streetscapes

Attractive Streetscapes

Attractive Streetscapes

Variety of Uses

Having a mix of uses attracts visitors throughout the day, creating a vibrant environment.

Many communities encourage

shops and restaurants to open on street level,

with offices and/or

residences on upper floors.

McKinney, TX

Effective Marketing

Communities should clearly articulate their brand.Marketing efforts should draw attention to unique assets that differentiate the community from other

places.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL SUPPORT

FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION

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Community Enhancement Grants

Livable Centers Program

RevitalizationRoundtables

Local Support

Rosenberg, TX Friendswood, TX

ANDREW J. POMPEI, AICPSenior Regional Planner

Houston-Galveston Area Councilandrew.pompei@h-gac.com

www.h-gac.com