Aug 1st Program

told us about the latest program afoot to redevelop the downtown area of Port Arthur.  The Port Arthur Downtown Renaisance District is the name of the new non-profit entity that will direct the development.  It is now in the process of gaining 501C3 tax status.
     The district's board will be responsible for devloping a plan. The district will run from Houston Avenue past Larmar Port Arthur College and from the seawall to 9th Avenue.  The plan is to develop it a few blocks at a time as funds are available. 
     Proctor Street will probably be narrowed to 2 lanes with devlopment of side walks with trees and benches much like the recent Calder Street development in Beaumont.