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Council approves resolution for downtown development

Wednesday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King By a vote of 5-2 on Monday, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a resolution supporting the development and construction of a restaurant and retail district at Sixth Avenue and Main Street. The area is across the street from the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County... Read More.

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency moving forward with downtown project

Tuesday, August 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 17 to discuss the plans that they have underway. One of their key projects is the old Crown Motel property. It was purchased earlier this year and is in motion... Read More.

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City Council approves PB Downtown Development Collaborative Group

Monday, August 16 by Greg

By Ray King An amended version of a resolution to create the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group was approved during a lengthy meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council at the Convention Center. The vote was 6-1 to adopt the resolution with Council Member Glen... Read More.

Downtown Development projects on council agenda

Monday, August 16 by Ray King

By Ray King When the Pine Bluff City Council meets today at 5:30 p.m., they will discuss an ordinance creating the Pine Bluff Downtown Development Collaborative Group, whose purpose is to “bring to bear thoughtful expertise, creative thinking and enhanced communications to assist the city... Read More.

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Urban Renewal Agency approves nine purchases downtown

Wednesday, July 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency (URA) met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 20, and approved several topics on their agenda. The meeting had the majority of their board present including the Director of URA Maurice Taggart, commissioners Lloyd Franklin Sr, Kirby... Read More.

Celebration of downtown Street Scape project on Juneteenth

Saturday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

A celebration of the near completion of the first phase of the downtown Street Scape project was combined with a Juneteenth celebration Saturday in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Before a formal ribbon cutting, Mayor Shirley Washington talked to Deltaplex News about the opening. Washington... Read More.

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URA approves bidding out demolitions; purchase of downtown property

Wednesday, May 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency met for their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the Reynolds Center where they discussed several topics including the approval of bidding out demolitions and the purchase of more downtown properties. Maurice Taggart the Executive Director of URA introduced... Read More.

Downtown Plaza discussed by Go Forward director

Wednesday, April 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Pine Bluff’s downtown area could be getting a major change in its looks if a project that is being discussed comes to fruition. The project is the redevelopment of the Plaza located at the corner of 6th Avenue and Main Street, directly across... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Monday, April 19 by Greg

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted 7-1 to approves a proposed ordinance that will eliminate parking space requirements in the central business district (downtown). Council member Bruce Lockett explained why the ordinance was created and what it hopes to accomplish. The ordinance... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council vote authorized agreement for downtown housing developments

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King By a vote of 6-2, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday night authorized Mayor Shirley Washington to enter into a development agreement with the P3 group for housing in the downtown area and for the hotel attached to the convention center,... Read More.

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PB City Council votes to build downtown housing and hotel attached to Convention Center

Tuesday, March 16 by Greg

By Ray King After lengthy debate Monday night, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to authorize Mayor Shirley Washington to enter into development contracts with the P3 group regarding downtown housing and the hotel attached to the Pine Bluff Convention Center. As he has with anything... Read More.

Monticello Downtown Network gets money for COVID-19 relief

Friday, February 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Historical Preservation Fund has awarded money to the Monticello Downtown Network to help small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Downtown Network includes the town square and off the square in each direction. The money must... Read More.

Stories tagged with: downtown

Council approves resolution for downtown development

Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency moving forward with downtown project

Downtown Development projects on council agenda

Urban Renewal Agency approves nine purchases downtown

Celebration of downtown Street Scape project on Juneteenth

URA approves bidding out demolitions; purchase of downtown property

Downtown Plaza discussed by Go Forward director

Pine Bluff City Council eases downtown parking requirements, waives competitive bidding for police cars

Pine Bluff City Council vote authorized agreement for downtown housing developments

PB City Council votes to build downtown housing and hotel attached to Convention Center

Monticello Downtown Network gets money for COVID-19 relief

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