City crews are replacing water-filled barricades on East Sixth Street with concrete barriers to improve the environment of a traditionally lively district. The concrete barriers will be 3.5 feet tall and cover two blocks. A mural will be painted on the barriers by a local artist. This $150,000 project aims to reduce incidents of violence and excessive drinking, transforming the area into a welcoming day and evening destination. City officials want to create an 18-hour district that incorporates restaurants and diverse activities for various age groups.
The new concrete barricades will stand 3.5 feet tall, shorter than the current plastic ones, and run along both sides of the street for two blocks, from San Jacinto Boulevard to Neches Street.
The goal is for there to be an evolution into an 18-hour district, which includes high density, high foot traffic, late Saturday nights... it also includes some restaurants, some daytime activity, something that offers something for everybody.
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