Last week, on July 23, 2014 the Metro Spirit published this article about the Augusta Riverwalk on its website.

A couple of takeaways from the article:

1) confirmation that the Jessye Norman Amphitheater is horribly underused

2) the Riverwalk is in need of some type of repair/revitalization/re-purposing

3) the taxpayers are going to be on the hook for another study commissioned by the DDA

Ever since moving to Augusta I have thought the magnificent riverfront property in downtown Augusta was underused. There is mention in the article of extending the Riverwalk to the 13th Street bridge. This would be the worst thing the city could do.

The Riverwalk has already prevented practically all riverfront development downtown and to extend the Riverwalk to the bridge would take away the possibility of any downtown riverfront development. Hopefully the city (and state) can find a solution that will take full advantage of the wonderful riverfront property. What do you think should be done with the Riverwalk? 

P.S. After writing this post, one of my friends posted that the Yonder Mountain String Band will be playing at the Amphitheater in October. I am very excited to see a band with the following that YMSB has take advantage of a cool venue. You can read about the concert here: Riverwalk Revival.