Downtown Revitalization
After nearly a quarter-century of neglect, Fresno's downtown has been buzzing with activity and new development. There is every reason to believe that downtown will be among the most exciting places in the Central Valley due in large part to the more that $1 billion invested in the redevelopment of downtown during the past few years. Another $600 million in new development is currently in progress or will begin within the next 2 years.
Here are a few of the highlights:
Chukchansi Park
Home of the Fresno Grizzlies, the San Francisco Giants AAA affiliate, Chukchansi Park is the anchor of downtown revitalization.
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Sports Town on Kern Street
Kern Street, just east of Chukchansi Park, is being turned into a sports-themed corridor called Sports Town.
Streetscape improvements include new colored concrete and pavers with embedded bronze plaques that will feature local sports hall of fame inductees and teams; new landscaping that includes additional trees with LED lighting; and new street lighting with banners.
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South Stadium Project®
The City, along with the Fresno Redevelopment Agency and nationally-known developer Forest City Enterprises, are working to bring the South Stadium Project® to fruition. This project will be one of the largest redevelopment projects in the history of Fresno. Beginning with six city blocks south of Chukchansi Park, the project will transform a long-neglected section of downtown Fresno into a hub of residential, social, and commercial activity.
For more information, go to the South Stadium Project® website at http://www.fresnorda.com/ssp/index.php.
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The Legacy
The Legacy is a planned mixed-use residential and commercial development framed by established and continuing development in Downtown Fresno. This four-story landmark will be prominently situated adjacent to the Convention Center, Radisson Hotel, and the 10,031-seat Selland Arena. It will provide a much needed component in the city's new center for residents, business district employees, and visitors to socialize, dine, and shop. This project will include restaurants, offices, a public ice rink, and housing units.
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Hotel Virginia
The renovation of Hotel Virginia, located on Kern Street in Downtown Fresno, is an exciting office/retail space that offers modern amenities while preserving its historical significance.
Office Space:
2nd Floor: 9,471 sq. ft.
3rd Floor: 9,471 sq. ft.
Retail Space:
1st Floor: 7,933 sq. ft.
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Hotel Fresno
The renovation of the historic Hotel Fresno is underway to transform this building into a mixed-use development. While maintaining many aspects of its original splendor, the Hotel Fresno project will boast high-end restaurant facilities, retail and office space, and residential units.
Residential:
80 units
Office Space:
5,000 sq. ft.
Retail Space:
50,000 sq. ft.
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Fulton Corridor Specific Plan
Downtown Neighborhoods Specific Plan
Applications are now being accepted for a new citizen’s committee to help guide the future development of downtown Fresno. The 21-member committee will assist with the creation of the city’s Fulton Corridor Specific Plan, ecompassing a variety of unique project areas including the Cultural Arts District, Central Business District, South Stadium area and Chinatown.
The Fulton Corridor Specific Plan will be the community's vision for its own future. The Fulton Corridor Specific Plan will contain a new set of development laws and focus intensely on the design of the built environment, integrating land use planning with the potential economic impacts of the community’s choices.
Applicants should have an interest in planning and development policies and be familiar with various downtown issues such as historic preservation and building standards, as well as business and social conditions. Property owners, business owners, and residents within the downtown area are encouraged to apply.
The committee is expected to begin its work in July and will continue through the completion and approval of the plan in 2010. Online applications are available through the City of Fresno website at www.fresno.gov/boards. For additional information, contact Wilma Quan in the Downtown and Community Revitalization Department at 559-621-8371 or wilma.quan@fresno.gov.
Click HERE to see attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for detailed information on these projects. Please note that the submission deadline is June 8, 2009 at 4:00 pm.
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Contact Information
Downtown and Community Revitalization Department
2600 Fresno Street, Room 2156-02
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 621-8350
Economicdev@fresno.gov