DALTON, Ga. – City officials are studying plans to redo a section of Crawford Street.
“What we want is a plan that really opens up businesses out onto the street and really promotes a lively downtown street life,” said Mayor David Pennington.
Plans are to narrow a 500-foot section of Crawford between Pentz and Selvidge streets, turning four lanes to two and extending sidewalks on both sides to about 25 feet, said City Public Works Director Benny Dunn. Parallel parking would replace angled parking there now, he said.
City Administrator Ty Ross said the changes would make the area better for pedestrians and provide room for outdoor restaurant areas.
“It creates amenity zones … places that people can gather,” he said.