Nearly 50 years ago, Savannah leaders kicked off a major revitalization project on River Street, its famous waterside boulevard, that kicked off a spree of redevelopment that helped turn the city into the beacon of Southern hospitality and tourism that it stands as today. And now it’s time for a touch up; city officials have announced a new $60 million plan to refurbish River Street, fix up parks and add public amenities over the next five years. In addition, a new CID dubbed Savannah’s Waterfront Community Improvement District (SWCID) is rolling out its “vision plan” that includes a laundry list of improvements and beautification projects that will serve as a blueprint for the next decade on the water.
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