the comprehensive 52-block streetscape plan was developed through an extensive public process guided by the SDRA and the City of Savannah.  The plan was completed in 2001, with an implementation estimate of $7.7 million. Over the past 10 years, the plan has been implemented incrementally. Phase l began in 2001 with refurbishing of medians Gwinnett south to Victory. Refurbishing included irrigation, crepe myrtle trees and plantings. In 2002 and 2003 a "model block” was implemented between Liberty and Oglethorpe, and from 2003 to 2008, implementation was completed in support private investment between Gwinnett and Zubly.

Phase II will include the area from Exchange north to Gwinnett Street (23 blocks). The first full segment will include the area from Exchange north to Victory Drive.  Notification of impacted business, property owners and residents will begin in January.  the improvements are anticipated to take 12-14 months to complete and will include new sidewalks, ornamental lighting, landscaping, pedestrian crosswalks and amenities.  The City anticipates carrying the streetscape improvements north from Gwinnett to support the new Food Lion Grocery. If funding exists, the goal will be to continue improvements to theFlyover.

It is anticipated that an additional $2 million will be necessary to carry the improvements from the Flyover to the River.