Main Street proposes downtown arts center

Main Street Alexander City board members during a work session last month asked the Alexander City City Council to replace the old city hall and police station with a performing arts center. Michelle West, the organization’s executive director, said a beneficial alternative for the two empty dilapidated buildings could be something new – a performing arts center.

Main Street board president JoAnna Banks said the land occupying the two old buildings could be converted into an asset as a performing arts center that could promote a positive economic impact for downtown and the community.

Main Street expects such a venue would increase downtown foot traffic, which benefits merchants and restaurants.