Historic Downtown
DOWNTOWN TERRELL AIMS TO BECOME A NORTH TEXAS DESTINATION Terrell is committed to preserving the historical character of its downtown while investing time, resources and human capital into its continued vitality. Numerous civic leaders are working to keep downtown a vibrant and vital part of Terrell. The Parks and Downtown Improvement Corp. and the board of directors that oversees it are recommending substantial changes to downtown. Those improvements include, among other things, a downtown buildings façade program, major upgrades to the alleyways that straddle Moore Avenue, and a pocket park. Long-term projects may include such initiatives as a “Complete Streets” program that would make Moore Avenue more amiable to businesses and pedestrian traffic. Other projects on the radar include construction of a Terrell town square, which would include green space and a new library/community building. The city also in engaged in turning a former three-story retail building into a downtown location for the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum. It recently committed $400,000 for engineering, design and architectural services. The city also is pursuing the creation of “Quiet Zones” at all downtown railroad crossings as a way to reduce noise pollution. Last year, the city formed a Downtown District tailored specifically toward entertainment and dining, historical character, walkability, boutique shopping, and low-density residences. Anchored by a handful of shops and businesses that have enjoyed their Moore Avenue locations well www.TerrellTexas.com | 24
