InVision Tampa Unveils Report for Nebraska-Hillsborough Corridor

Efforts to create a pedestrian-friendly downtown and maximize economic development for businesses is continuing momentum with InVision Tampa - a project using federal grant money to revamp parts of the city - unveiling an "Issues and Opportunities Report" this week for the Nebraska-Hillsborough corridor.

The report, which shows the findings of a consultants research and ideas expressed by citizens during charrettes and online forums about Nebraska and Hillsborough avenues, will be discussed during community design workshops on Tuesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 2.

At 5:30 p.m. on April 30, Buckhorn will meet with students from Middleton High, who took on specific areas of the Nebraska-Hillsborough corridor and worked with InVision Tampa to analyze things like parks, transit and cultural frameworks. Afterward, a design workshop will run from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the school, 4801 N. 22nd Street.

At 6 p.m. on May 2, planners from AECOM and the City of Tampa will discuss ideas on making the vision for the corridor a reality at The Children's Board, 1002 E. Palm Avenue.

The public is invited to both events, where Mayor Bob Buckhorn and urban planners from AECOM will discuss the report.

What do you think of the InVision Tampa plan? What do you think should be done to improve downtown, Ybor City and the Nebraska-Hillsborough corridor? Tell us in the comments.