LIMA (WLIO) - With a greater emphasis on growing and transforming the downtown Lima area, the city of Lima held one of many local hearings today with stakeholders and Lima residents to discuss the future plans for the recently purchased Riverfront One property located across the YMCA and on the banks of the Ottawa River.
The city is currently exploring many potential development opportunities for the space, one of which is a public market, with the goal of rejuvenating downtown while opening the door to development opportunities in the South Main Street corridor.
"You saw the conversion of Forty-three Town Square into mixed-used housing. Even from there, you see new developments with ArtSpace. We just opened up the Spring and Main building. We have the Amphitheater and Central District. But we know with all of those businesses, we need foot traffic, more retail, and a reason for people to come to Lima. The public market is just another attraction to bring more people down here," stated Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith.
If you want your opinion to be heard, the city of Lima has a survey available to the public. You can find the survey here.
