Prosperity

Downtown Meridian will be an economic magnet attracting different types of businesses to serve its residents and visitors. Most businesses will be small, independent and locally owned providing unique products and specialty services.

The economic environment will be diverse with mixed uses, private/public partnerships and opportunities for the integration of upscale businesses into the local fabric. Fair and equitable practices and policies will be utilized in the relocation, or dislocation, of existing businesses and services.

Prosperity Focus Areas

Job Creation
Balanced Retail
Integration of Existing Businesses

Prosperity Priority Actions

Integrate existing businesses into the fabric of downtown as the area experiences new investment and growth, while protecting their ability to operate
Create a destination that fosters social retailing
Develop a catalyst project on the MDC parcel at 3rd street & Broadway
Improve the diversity of business activity and retail vitality