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On Wednesday, February 24th, 2021, Downtown Redding streets that have been closed to driving traffic for nearly 50 years will reopen as the Downtown Streets Circulation Project draws to a close. In an exciting coincidence, the February 24th reopening date will mark exactly 49 years since the streets were initially closed on February 24, 1972. The Downtown Streets Circulation Project, nearly two years in the making, has included the removal of the Downtown Mall and adjacent structures and the addition of Market Center, a mixed-use affordable housing unit that helps to address the growing need for diverse housing options in Redding.
The City of Redding and Viva Downtown will host a virtual ceremony from 11am to 12pm, in compliance with state and local health guidelines. The event will be live streamed on Viva Downtown’s Facebook page. Photo and video content will be available in the days following the event to commemorate this exciting, historic moment in Redding’s
LGBTQ+ group looking to add rainbow crosswalk to Downtown Redding
One group in Shasta County is looking to add a splash of color to the Downtown Redding area.
Posted: Feb 18, 2021 6:40 PM
Updated: Feb 18, 2021 8:49 PM
Posted By: Ana Marie Torrea
REDDING, Calif. - One group in Shasta County is looking to add a splash of color to the Downtown Redding area.
Local LGBTQ+ group Wolfpack Clubhouse would like to see a rainbow crosswalk. Ideal locations would be near the Cascade Theater or near Sundial Bridge.
Wolfpack Clubhouse says an LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk would show acceptance, create awareness, and build a stronger community.
Small Businesses Administration opens up another round of PPP loans
More financial help is on the way for businesses.
Posted: Jan 18, 2021 6:45 PM
Updated: Jan 19, 2021 10:19 AM
Posted By: Ana Torrea
REDDING, Calif. – More financial help is on the way for businesses.
The Small Businesses Administration is opening up another round of PPP loans. Businesses that are really in need of that financial help can start applying for those loans starting Jan. 19.
Rich Pires, who owns Herried Music in Downtown Redding, says business for him has been holding up. Pires tells Action News Now he won’t be playing for this round of PPP loans because he believes there are other businesses who need it more.
Downtown Redding Redevelopment making good progress
The Downtown Circulation Project in Downtown Redding is almost complete. At the intersection of Tehama Street and Market Street, a new layer of asphalt was laid on top.
Posted: Dec 31, 2020 5:32 PM
Updated: Dec 31, 2020 5:49 PM
Posted By: Ana Marie Torrea
Street surfaces that have not had cars drive through in 50 years will soon be open.
“The purpose was to reintroduce the streets through the core of downtown,” said Mark Christ, a senior housing specialist with the City of Redding.
He said the main reason for the project is, To help spur business activity downtown and make it more accessible to vehicles to pedestrians.”