A new look for Wall Street could be coming soon

This vision of a new and improved Wall Street may happen in 2012.

Wall Street could be in for a big improvement this year. The redevelopment agency has plans to remake the hard-to-walk area by Fat Cat and Meigas into "Landmark Square", with calm traffic and attractive landscaping. The pavement will be replaced with red brick, trees will be planted along the sidewalks and the sidewalk in front of Meigas will be greatly expanded. This last step both creates a plaza and makes the intersection significantly safer. In short, this section of Wall Street will become a much more attractive place for restaurants and retail.

The current configuration has dangerous turning movements and poses challenges for the many pedestrians who cross here.

The traffic authority has tentatively approved the plan. The Department of Public Works is still in consultations, but they will hopefully give it their endorsement. Wall Street can't wait any longer for beautification and economic development.