ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There’s a new plan the city hopes can breathe new life into downtown, and KRQE News 13 is getting a look at what big projects could take top priority over the next few decades.
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After months of gathering opinions, the city’s finalized its new “ Downtown 2050″ plan , which says better parking and new shade are some of the biggest priorities. Some business owners say they would be a welcome change. “This is our home, this is our neighborhood. And everybody down here is really optimistic that the city of Albuquerque is reinvesting into Downtown,” said Mark Baker, owner of 505 Central Food Hall.
Some consider it the heart of Albuquerque, and in 2025, downtown is still a hub for workers, restaurants, and events. A new roadmap called the “Downtown 2050 Redevelopment Plan” is now outlining what the city should focus on changing, including adding more trees for shade, widening sidewalks, and installing more art…