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30 D O U G L A S A V E N U E D E V E L O P M E N T O N T H E H O R I Z O N Douglas Avenue is the postcard avenue of Wichita. It has seen tremendous investment since the implementation of Project Downtown in 2010. As 2015 commences seven major projects totaling over 180 million are planned along the prominent corridor. Once complete these projects will not only enhance previous projects but will also transform the way residents workers and visitors experience Downtown. Plans for a new Central Library located at Second and McLean call for an increase in square footage from 89000 to 95000 and will include community meeting rooms with seating for up to 300 people. Technology will include over 100 computers and charging stations which will be available for public use. The second design phase has been funded and is currently underway. 1 Central Library Advanced Learning Center 3 0 M I L L I O N The Hole on Douglas Ave will be transformed into a Pop-Up Urban Park through a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund of the Wichita Community Foundation. The site is planned to be activated daily with food truck vendors and other public activities. 5 Pop-Up Urban Park 1 4 6 0 0 0 G R A N T F U N D I N G Bokeh Development is renovating the former Merrill Lynch Building at Douglas and Market in preparation for potential tenants. Tentative plans are to divide the first floor into two separate office spaces. The second floor will have eight or nine offices between 300 and 600 SF with a shared conference room coffee bar and workout center. Facade improvements will also be included in the restoration. 6 Merrill Lynch Building N A Renovation of one of Downtown Wichitas most iconic buildings is underway. Occidental Management identified 54 million of redevelopment and expansion projects for the Downtown Union Station campus which includes the Wichita Historic train station Union Station Rock Island depot and baggage facility and the former Wichita Grand Hotel. Plans include updating the four existing buildings on the campus and also an additional 150000 SF of new space through two newly constructed buildings and the expansion of an existing building. The redevelopment efforts will also provide a new parking garage that can house first floor retail. Additionally over five acres of public space will include streetscape improvements and a redeveloped plaza area that fronts Douglas Avenue. 7 Union Station 5 4 M I L L I O N The 38.4 million mixed-use River Vista project on the west bank of the Arkansas River has been finalized and approved by City Council. Plans include a 154-unit apartment project parking garage and future phase commercial development. The City of Wichita with the utilization of STAR Bonds has committed to make improvements to the riverfront and adjacent Delano Park. In addition the project includes a Boats and Bikes rental facility that will be used by area rowing groups and also offer public boat and bike rentals. 2 River Vista 3 8 . 4 M I L L I O N INTRUST Bank is renovating its Downtown headquarters at 105 N. Main. This multi-million dollar investment will provide updates to the 90-year-old building. Improvements include work on office and customer areas the installation of new heating and air conditioning equipment and extensive updates to interior finishes. 3 INTRUST Bank Renovations N A The developer of the historic Exchange Place and Bitting Building is taking steps towards finalizing over 66 million in redevelopment plans. The proposed project will offer 230 residential units office and retail space in the two buildings as well as a new parking garage in the adjacent non-developed Douglas Avenue frontage. This project will be transformational to the Douglas Avenue corridor. 4 Exchange Place 6 6 M I L L I O N Downtown SSMID District Development Project For a full listing of Downtown development projects and descriptions visit DowntownWichita.org SYCAMOREST MCLEAN BLVD ARKANSASRIVER OAKST OSAGEST DOUGLAS AVE MAPLE ST WICHITAST WATERST WACOAVE MAINST TOPEKAST MARKETST EMPORIAST BROADWAYST ST.FRANCISST MEAD ROCKISLAND MOSLEY WASHINGTON WABASH OHIO CLEVELAND 1ST ST DOUGLAS AVE 3RD ST CENTRAL AVE 2ND ST WILLIAM ST ENGLISH ST WATERMAN ST LEWIS ST DEWEY ST KELLOGG US 54 INTRUST Bank Arena Century II Performing Arts Convention Center 2 3 6 75 4 1