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The Heart of Downtown ' Retail Core along Michigan Street <br /> L - ,, - i- <br /> -- -u� e i.Sidewalk&Storefront -a y ' �1 f <br /> Since its earliest days.Michigan Street has been Downtown - Improvements I f hr <br /> South Bend's historic main retail street•anchored by retailers W ,w,:r, rat. <br /> and storefronts,particularly between Lasalle Avenue and •�®;, R, ' i �!` 1' "km I r <br /> } , !-_ ii•iTr_ I i a <br /> Western Avenue.Adding St.Joseph Street(now Dr.MLK Jr. , <br /> Boulevard)in the lg6os allowed traffic to bypass Michigan PEGGS J. . <br /> Street.Urban Renewal also led to the demolition of key ,- <br /> pieces of the urban fabric,leading to discontinuous retail F- -. K' <br /> Chicory _ ; <br /> frontage.Much of the historic building stock has already Bruno's Cafe , When storefronts lack signage. <br /> been demolished,and manyof the remainingbuildings need v • <br /> -• --- landscaping,benches,or even the ability <br /> g ti {%c.. to see inside of a shop pedestrians could <br /> repair.Some of the newer buildings on Michigan Street have easily pass by without noticing-that'swhy <br /> eff,. •n= • Outdoor seating and landscaping shouldn't it's important to create reasons for people <br /> storefronts with tinted windows,repetitive design,and a lack r° + j, t, 'cr.. compromise sidewalk accessibility to wander.Unger.and stop in <br /> • <br /> of engaging signage and building elements.The streetscaping - 9 n <br /> along Michigan Street is inconsistent.In some areas,such AS Studebaker; Tame i 0! <br /> the ioo block,the streetscape has been upgraded with street IIPlaza TameS' <br /> 3.State Theater <br /> trees,pedestrian-scaled streetlights,and street furniture. i I ►' 'i n --- ~ -t <br /> However•there are locations and times when the space for �' <br /> pedestrians is constrained,such as when restaurants locate �, '' <br /> right-of-way. City l i a - <br /> outdoor dining patios within the ri ht-of-wa . 2. Center t Heirrlan Ct fT I , <br /> Place <br /> Improving the overall experience of a walkable retail i a # y ;. niC ,��, <br /> - ki IIF f. <br /> environment on Michigan Street is a critical step to making --- - - <br /> Downtown South Bend a destination for dining.entertainment, !�` ( , -_ 1r—•-• <br /> and culture.Attracting pedestrians-and getting people out vainly Mad Food 4 • <br /> of their cars to walk and wander around Downtown-will Hall •- <br /> grow and supportpublicl Both newer and historic buildings line Michigan Street providing plenty of opportunity to <br /> help local businesses,create vibrant -- -_ . + insert both small tweaks and big ideas to create a vibrant.Uvety retail environment <br /> places,and create a safe,inclusive environment for all. <br /> W ne St <br /> St Jo;eph County <br /> Public Library pp <br /> E <br /> .•, ,.`. <br /> Study Area Retail Core at Michigan Street <br /> The Heart of Downtown 37 .... ,. .. <br />