downtown revitalization

Selma mayor announces downtown revitalization project

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. held a press conference Thursday afternoon to announce — a project that could change the face of the historic city’s downtown area. The city of Selma is taking the — How do you eat an elephant? approach — to downtown revitalization. “One bite at a time. One block at a…

Main Street Alabama Resource Team Visits Demopolis

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Demopolis is working to revitalize it’s downtown area. The city became a Main Street Alabama community earlier this year. A Resource Team from Main Street Alabama takes a 3-day deep dive into the Demopolis community this week. The Main Street program uses a four-point approach — that includes — organization — design…

Demopolis Aims to Revitalize Downtown Area

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Demopolis is one of four communities around the state of Alabama — awarded a Main Street Alabama designation this year. The Main Street program is putting together a common-sense plan — to help the city of Demopolis — revitalize its downtown area. “We’re so excited about that,” said Mayor Woody Collins. “Main…

Wetumpka Preparing for Downtown Improvements

With the cutting of a ribbon, The Coosa Cleaver is open in downtown Wetumpka. It sits on Company Street, in a building with a lot of history. The restaurant has seen many different owners and has gone through a number of name changes, first opening its doors in 1909. “It’s been I guess you could say, like a small treasure…