707-A

The purpose of this district is to preserve and perpetuate an intensive and cohesive downtown urban core characterized as the center for employment and as the focus of commercial, governmental, and cultural activities. The intent of this district is to develop a strong sense of place by extending the duration of downtown's activities by improving the pedestrian environment and creating mutually supportive land uses such as cultural arts, education, entertainment, housing, business, other commerce and government. The Central Business District is to be located in the vicinity of the City Hall and State Capitol and close to peak traffic and pedestrian flows where residential, commercial, governmental and cultural activities can be conveniently accommodated and made easily accessible to adequate parking, transit, and regional transportation services for clientele and employee groups residing, patronizing, or working in the Central Business District.