Downtown Revitalization

It is our belief that downtowns are the core to any community and Starkville is certainly no exception. Downtowns provide a sense of identity, an object of community pride and a destination for residents and visitors alike. Starkville should embrace the new atmosphere that has been created and take this momentum a step further by implementing some of these ideas. Granted, this plan is a conceptual idea and not all recommendations are feasible; however, the elected officials need to take the initiative to accomplish one or more of these downtown improvements. It is their responsibility to fully educate the public on the need for these improvements, the expected outcome, and how it will be paid for. In the past, some elected officials have tried to demand a tax increase for municipal projects with no public input and without a sufficient sell to the citizens. Lets not make the same mistake again and lose the tremendous potential that this project will bring.

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