Local community groups are working on ideas for the future of the Lincoln Square mall location. I've heard ideas from proactive programs for homelessness, transition housing, educational children's museums and economic innovation tools for local business. The News-Gazette highlighted the Urbana Historic Preservation Commission's work on their ideas today. From the News-Gazette:
Urbana Historic Preservation Commission maps out vision for Lincoln SquareFull article here. City web page to learn more and submit your individual or organization's ideas: What's in Your Square?
An Italian cemetery, European plazas, New Hope, Pa., and Rockport, Mass.
That's what came to mind Wednesday for Urbana Historic Preservation Commission members when asked to pick a great place — and it's their idea for a starting point when planning how the Lincoln Square area should be redeveloped.
Built over about 16 acres, Lincoln Square mall is roughly bordered by Race Street to the west, Illinois Street to the south, Vine Street to the east and Elm Street to the north. Mayor Diane Marlin has launched a revitalization project for the area, which is in the input-gathering phase.
All of the city's boards and commissions have been doing visioning exercises to express how they want the mall site to change. The public has been asked to contribute as well, by taking a survey on the "What's in Your Square?" page on the city's website.
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