Keep Blanco Beautiful is teaming up with the Streetscape Committee for something big, and we need your support. The Blanco Streetscape Project is an ambitious initiative that combines historic preservation, infrastructure renewal, and landscape beautification in the heart of our Historic Town Square.
This isn’t just about prettying things up. There are cracks forming along the sidewalks and foundations of historic buildings. A quarter inch of rain puts 4th & Pecan under water. There are dangerous traffic conditions, exacerbated by an inefficient parking design and a lack of pedestrian safety elements. However, there is also an opportunity here: a chance to revive the Historic Square and re-imagine how it could be.
Your support will help preserve our small-town charm, revive historic integrity, and create genuine common ground on the front porch of our community. Be a part of shaping our town’s future!
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2024 COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
Join us in Beautification of the Historic Blanco Square
The Blanco Streetscape Committee is asking residents of the greater Blanco Community and folks who love Blanco (wherever they live) to assist with our 2024 funding goals for Streetscape preconstruction activities. Let’s get Going!
The target is to get this project underway and in construction by 2025.
Phase I: Pecan Street between 4th Street and Town Creek
Phase II: Third Street from Pecan to 281/Main Street
Phase II: Fourth Street from the Bowling Club to 281/Main St
Initial Fundraising Goal: $125,000
Completion of Pre-construction Activities for Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III:
- Complete Topographic Surveys
- Civil Engineering
- Conceptual Drawings
- Construction permit-ready drawings
- Bidding documents for construction contractor proposals
How can you help?
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE… The time is now!
Blanco Community Funding Challenge
- $60,000 from Community Banks
- $40,000 from Local Blanco Business Owners
- $25,000 from the Community at Large
Together we can get this done!
CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE!
Architect Presents the Latest 3D Renderings
The Streetscape Project continues to make progress with fundraising for the planning stages of downtown’s revitalization. At the latest Streetscape meeting, Sue Anne Pemberton of Main Street Architects presented 3D renderings that showcase the vision of a Town Square that not only preserves our historic character, but also makes it easier to park, safer to walk, more accessible to people with disabilities, and of course, more beautiful.
Your Voice Matters
Throughout the fundraising and planning process, public input is key. Your voice matters and will help us strike the right balance between preservation and revitalization.
Using the form below, please let us know about any valuable insights, ideas, or comments you would like to contribute. You may also sign up to volunteer by typing “VOLUNTEER” at the top of the Message section.
**If you have a particular area of expertise, please let us know!**
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