By Allison Brown | Foothills Focus
Carefree Town Council approved a resolution that established the central business district’s boundaries.
This allows it to move forward with plans to revitalize the town center for economic growth. Business owners who would be directly impacted by these changes supported the effort.
The town’s economic development director, Steve Prokopek, led a presentation describing the proposed changes, which include additional signage, new entryway details, safer spaces for pedestrians and bikers, improved parking, and redevelopment of dated or vacant buildings. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion and Carefree Gardens will be enhanced as well.
He emphasized that this project is an update, not an overhaul, and in the best interest of the town.
“Our goal is really to maintain the local flair and character that we have. So that’s why we want this to be more inclusive with the businesses and with the property owners and really look at ways to maintain the tenants that we have and build upon that,” Prokopek said.
