The Guthrie City Council approved a request for proposal for the Architectural Design and Build Services for Downtown Improvement Project. The $171,861.00 project would close down a portion of 1st Street between Oklahoma Ave. and Harrison Ave.
View of 1st Street looking to the south. Committee members are hoping to bring entertainment to the downtown area.
The area chosen for the outdoor space will include shade, seating, trash receptacles, space for outdoor performances, outdoor movies, Joseph Foucart Memorial display and a water feature. The project also includes the design of curb extensions at Division and Oklahoma, Division and Harrison, 2nd and Oklahoma, 2nd and Division. The extensions will include storm water management features, landscape plan and outdoor seating.
Sales tax revenue generated from the Gentlemen of the Road concert was earmarked for downtown beautification projects. The Downtown Improvement Design committee, a group of citizens and business owners, has met over the last several months to discuss all the possible ideas for the area.
The proposed project includes the design and construction of a downtown place making experience, a template for curb extensions at major and minor intersections in the Guthrie Central Business District, and an urban tree planting scheme for the downtown area (which could be installed at a later date).
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