Consultants present three Broadway/Main Street concepts for Green River; open house set for April 28

At the March 17 meeting, consultants introduced a Broadway/Main Street study funded by a grant and presented three conceptual design options that prioritize walkability and economic activation.

Sid (speaker 9), who introduced the project team, said the study will help the city pursue grants to improve Broadway and Main. A consultant (speaker 6) walked the commission through site maps, walk‑shed diagrams (five, ten and 15‑minute radii) and an inventory of existing commercial uses, vacant lots and pedestrian infrastructure. "Broadway is what I call the living room of Green River," the consultant said, arguing the corridor should cater to local residents while remaining appealing to visitors.

The team presented three concepts: a pedestrian‑forward option emphasizing plazas and limited on‑street parking; a hybrid that adds more on‑street parking to support merchant needs while keeping pedestrian improvements; and a lower‑density option that concentrates parking behind buildings and narrows on‑street parking. Each concept included potential plazas and entry features linking Broadway to adjacent properties and the Union Pacific right‑of‑way.

Consultants described public outreach conducted with stakeholders, tourists and residents; outreach results showed a preference for a western‑themed look and identified pedestrian safety at the Main Street crossing as a concern. The team said a traffic analysis will be part of next steps and invited commissioners and the public to an open house on April 28 to review refined concepts and provide input.

The commission thanked the presenters and asked staff to include the open house and traffic work in follow‑up communications. The consultant said they will refine options using commission, council and public comments before returning with more detailed recommendations.