We came dangerously close to losing it.
For a while, it was the only area of our community which had a decline in tax base and economic value.
But now, there is in fact, rebirth in downtown.
From Downtown Commons to the multipurpose events center (MPEC) under construction, and over to the planned Roxy performing arts center, there is no shortage of intrigue in the current wave of revitalization in historic downtown.
But where the plans really excel, any local official will say, is in the way they can and, in fact, already are spurring private development downtown.
Recently, for example, plans were revealed for a private downtown venture led by the Joe and Cathi Maynard family to add three levels of restaurant and lounge space with classic cars as part of the theme.
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