Downton El Paso: Construction Underway!
By Reynaud Chesser
Recently, El Paso has taken up the responsibility of making further renovations to it's city, more specifically, the downtown area. The renovations being made to the downtown area are a beacon of hope towards growth and increasing diversity in the heart of the city. Any individual at this very moment can take a stroll through downtown El Paso and see construction happening in the area. El Paso’s downtown area in the past arguably did not spark very much excitement to its local citizens, new residents of the city, or even tourists. The downtown area in the past has lacked in modernized living areas, trendy restaurants, fashionable shopping places, and even businesses. El Paso has taken notice of these substandard constraints and has now begun to take action in modernizing the city. The main goal: to modernize the downtown area and create a more eye-appealing center of diversity.
Recently, El Paso has taken up the responsibility of making further renovations to it's city, more specifically, the downtown area. The renovations being made to the downtown area are a beacon of hope towards growth and increasing diversity in the heart of the city. Any individual at this very moment can take a stroll through downtown El Paso and see construction happening in the area. El Paso’s downtown area in the past arguably did not spark very much excitement to its local citizens, new residents of the city, or even tourists. The downtown area in the past has lacked in modernized living areas, trendy restaurants, fashionable shopping places, and even businesses. El Paso has taken notice of these substandard constraints and has now begun to take action in modernizing the city. The main goal: to modernize the downtown area and create a more eye-appealing center of diversity.
Projects that bring about more businesses have been looked into and approved for future generations. Additional professional businesses in the city will create more desirable careers and will only increase the already increasing population of El Paso. The executive director of the El Paso downtown management District, Joe Gudenrath, has implemented projects other than business to enter the city for the near future. The projects the executive director plan to implement are primarily centered towards more attractive and fashion-savvy hotels and restaurants. In addition to helping make downtown more attractive, renovations to the downtown area will also include tasks that were being planned out prior to the projects proposed by Gudenrath. Restoration of the downtown streets, such as remodeling and repaving the streets are in the process of being finished. The downtown revamp process will also be developing places already established in the area such as the Plaza and relatively new small businesses in the area.
The biggest project that is underway is the completion of the WestStar tower. The tower is claimed to be the tallest tower in the downtown area. This tower is a project aimed to add to the beauty of downtown, and create a more business-focused environment for all to experience. Gudenrath has also had his focus on including improved construction of residential areas in downtown to create and add a more family friendly environment that invites and attracts the younger generations in the El Paso region.
The construction of the physical aspect of downtown is important to Gudenrath, but he also seeks to build the bond of El Paso citizens through inclusivity. Traditionally, the downtown area has only known the Hispanic culture since the population of El Paso is predominately Hispanic. The future downtown is seeking to add a different flavor for the city. Downtown is aimed to bring people of different cultures, ethnicities, and religions into one common ground area. What better place to do it than the most popular area any city should have? The envisioned downtown area is working to create a diverse population to improve the living conditions in El Paso and to become an increasingly attractive setting for families and professional workers.
The biggest project that is underway is the completion of the WestStar tower. The tower is claimed to be the tallest tower in the downtown area. This tower is a project aimed to add to the beauty of downtown, and create a more business-focused environment for all to experience. Gudenrath has also had his focus on including improved construction of residential areas in downtown to create and add a more family friendly environment that invites and attracts the younger generations in the El Paso region.
The construction of the physical aspect of downtown is important to Gudenrath, but he also seeks to build the bond of El Paso citizens through inclusivity. Traditionally, the downtown area has only known the Hispanic culture since the population of El Paso is predominately Hispanic. The future downtown is seeking to add a different flavor for the city. Downtown is aimed to bring people of different cultures, ethnicities, and religions into one common ground area. What better place to do it than the most popular area any city should have? The envisioned downtown area is working to create a diverse population to improve the living conditions in El Paso and to become an increasingly attractive setting for families and professional workers.
