Steeg Law is happy to share the news that the Downtown Development District (DDD) has begun construction on the next phase of infrastructure enhancements along Canal Street. As noted by DDD: “The work builds on Mayor Helena Moreno’s Canal Street Renaissance Executive Order, which established a coordinated, cross-agency effort to restore Canal Street as a safe, vibrant, and economically thriving destination.”
You can read more about this in our article, “Mayor Helena Moreno Launches Canal Street Renaissance Initiative.”
Canal Street Phase II Enhancements
Per the Downtown Development District:
“Funded through more than $150,000 in DDD Capital Bond and Operating funds, Canal Street Phase II will focus on critical repairs and upgrades that improve safety, accessibility, and the overall pedestrian experience while preparing the corridor for future placemaking investment to City assets.
Project improvements include:
- Reconstruction of the Molly Marine Plaza sidewalk.
- Improvements to more than 1,700 square feet of brick and flagstone sidewalks.
- Cleanout of more than 850 linear feet of sidewalk drains.
Installation of 30 new steel drain covers. - ADA curb landing upgrades.
- Replacement of 40 granite sidewalk tiles.
- Replacement of 12 granite curb sections.
- Replacement of 67 termite bait station covers.
The Molly Marine Plaza improvements will also prepare the site for a new public lighting installation scheduled for later this year, adding another enhancement to Canal Street’s public spaces.