GET INVOLVED!
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A layered Community Engagement strategy will be used to gather information from a wide cross-section of stakeholders. Upcoming activities are outlined below.
MY MARKET EAST
July 15-August 28
This City-operated storefront welcomed visitors to drop in to find out about the work of the Market East Revival, see new and archival displays, models, and photos, talk one-on-one with a city planner, and share their vision for the future of Market East. It was part of the Meantime on Market local pop-up shops on the 900 block of Market Street.
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Formed six topical subcommittees to guide strategic areas of the revival:
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Activation and Vacancy
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Arts, Entertainment, and Culture
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Economic Development and Incentives
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Future Land Use
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Public Safety
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Streetscape and Urban Realm
Met with key stakeholders in one-on-one meetings. These meetings are continuing throughout the engagement as we explore feasibility and implementation.
Established four "North Star" core values to guide the work of the advisory group.
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Market East will be a safe and welcoming corridor for all.
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Market East will serve as a dynamic economic engine that fosters economic opportunity and resilience in the city and region.
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Market East will be a regional destination with large anchors and a walkable, resident-friendly environment.
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Market East will have a clear and cohesive identity.
Initiated market study and refined preliminary development scenarios based on public feedback
Secured a nearly $1M grant from DCED for the revival of the Reading Terminal Headhouse facade
Engaged community members, stakeholders, and experts in 8 focus groups.
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Activation and Vacancy
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Arts, Entertainment, and Culture
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Economic Development and Incentives
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Future Land Use
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Streetscape and Urban Realm
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Public Safety
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Transportation
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Open Discussion
Cut ribbon on first full-scale activation, Meantime on Market, bringing local retailers to the corridor
Received nearly 1,000 responses to online survey