the city’s parks and historic downtown since its inception in 2019. PADIC Chairman, Tori Lucas highlights, “The beautification of Downtown Terrell enhances the deep-seeded pride already felt by our citizens and downtown businesses. It is not a static short-term project, but the launch of an ongoing commitment to invest in the appearance and feel of our downtown district.” A 2017 Downtown Plan outlines the city’s four main goals for reinvigorating the city core, including historic preservation, fostering a walkable environment, creating a livable neighborhood, and prioritizing the area as a focal point for economic development. PADIC has been bringing new life to the city, spearheading capital improvements to parks, streetscapes, downtown, and parking lot enhancements. “Those lots will provide much-needed parking that gives shoppers easy access to downtown merchants and provides additional parking for our visitors attending festivals and other special events,” says Downtown Project Manager Raylan Smith. “PADIC has also funded several façade grants, giving our downtown merchants a much-needed facelift, improving signage and making entrances more CONNECT WITH THE FUTURE 972.289.6714 wasteconnections.com/dallas The premier solid waste services company in North Texas, providing solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services. In partnership with Terrell, Texas since 2001, we specialize in resource recovery in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across the US and Canada. ional Mom & Pop Business Owners Day 304 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10
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