Description: A staircase linking the pedestrian bridge from the Hotel Roanoke to Salem Avenue to create a more desirable public space at this important downtown location.

Cost Estimate:   City budgeted $70, 000 to design and assess cost. A $70, 000.00 contract was awarded to The Harvester Inc., dba  Commonwealth Architects on 3/15/07. In their City Market study,  Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. and SFCS, estimated construction cost for the Stepped Plaza to be $1,960, 596.  Three Schemes (A, B, C) were presented to City Council on October 1, 2007:                                  

                                    Scheme A-$3.5 million

                                    Scheme B-$2.3 million

                                    Scheme C-$2.3 million

Announced:  Study of City Market area began in mid-summer 2005. Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. and SFCS, used a series of comprehensive workshops with farmers, City Market building vendors, citizens, and the City of Roanoke.

Timeframe: During the December 3, 2007 meeting of the Roanoke City Council, members agreed to delay the project in lieu of more important projects.

How Will It Enhance Quality of Life? Thriving public place, revitalization of downtown.

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