A new study shows that Downtown Danville is becoming stronger, and the city can do several things to make it even better. A study by the group Studio GWA was presented to the city council Tuesday. The study was done as part of a 75 thousand dollar grant from the state to develop plans for downtown improvements. Ashley Sarver said the study concentrated on several items.
She said that occupancy rate and public use of the downtown has soared since the end of the pandemic. She said activities like the First Friday events have done a lot to bring people downtown.
Mike Smith of the company says the city could consider several ideas to promote downtown.
In other action Tuesday, the City Council approved seeking a state grant of $24,600 dollars to purchase six sets of complete head to toe gear for firefighters. Alderman also approved spending up to 48 thousand dollars for 2 new police vehicles. The disposal of three older vehicles was also okayed.
