If we can’t get sufficient public support to spend $1.9 million on curb extensions at key corners, might we consider posts, painted pedestrian bump-outs and plant boxes as an initial, early phase of making downtown more livable? If successful, and Vero Downtown is revitalized, permanent raised curbs could be funded by increased property and sales taxes. Perhaps the raised curbs could be phased in as each corner gets revitalized. It could also provide a near term test on the appropriateness of parallel parking and bike lanes.
I love this idea! We can be creative instead of doing nothing. Yes, money will need to be spent, but I consider it an investment in downtown, not an expense.