The projects include new street lights, water and sewage lines, improving sidewalks, and two new parking garages.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A huge boost to Fresno’s downtown revitalization is expected to turn plans into projects.
Fresno was granted $100 million in funding, the largest amount the city has ever received from the state.
The money is dedicated to downtown Fresno improvements and construction costs.
The projects include new street lights, water and sewage lines, improving sidewalks, and two new parking garages.
Mayor Jerry Dyer says the goal is to bring more businesses, housing, and residents to downtown Fresno.
“We are doing everything we can to accelerate housing downtown,” he said. “The goal was to get to 10,000 people living downtown, and in order for that to occur, there are a lot of things that need to happen with the infrastructure. The water main, sewer mains, parking structures, all those things that will make it much more inviting for people to develop in the downtown area.”
Construction for the first parking garage is set to start in December.
Work on the second structure is planned for February.
Another $100 million from the state is expected next year.
Those funds are earmarked for an inter-mobile transportation hub, green spaces and other amenities.
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