After more than three-and-a-half years of renovations, 16th Street will reopen this weekend. The project has caused headaches for business owners and pedestrians for years.
The completion of the 16th Street Revitalization Project is exactly 43 years after its inaugural opening in 1982.
The 16th Street Renovation is a $175 million project to improve the mall’s design, safety, maintenance, and user experience. For safety reasons, bus lanes have been moved to the center for wider pedestrian walkways. Old pavers have been replaced with new, durable versions and there are now bigger public spaces for seating and play areas…