The Frisco Pedestrian Promenade will open on Main Street on the afternoon of Friday, June 18. Similar to last year, Second to Fifth avenues will be turned into a pedestrian- and bike-friendly area that expands dining and shopping onto Main Street.
In May, Frisco Town Council members said the closure might not happen if there were no capacity restrictions, but the promenade will take place because of last year’s success and positive community feedback, town officials said.
“It supports community character and also supports the will of the community at this point,” Frisco Communications Director Vanessa Agee said.
Frisco made an online survey in March to gather input on the promenade’s return this summer. Of the 320 respondents, more than 85% said they’d want to see the promenade back. A business-specific survey sent in April resulted in 21 of 33 respondents stating they would like to have the ability to provide additional space for their businesses.
One way businesses can expand out into the street is using parklets. The structures that transform a parking space into a deck appeared on Main Street in October 2020 due to a $50,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation. It allowed shops and restaurants to manage the reduced capacity restrictions even during the colder months.
