DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE INSTALLS WEB CAMERAS ON MAIN STREET
Two cameras stream live video of downtown street to internet.
Salt Lake City (October 22, 2012) - The Downtown Alliance has installed
two cameras on a storefront, allowing all internet users 24 hour access to activity on Main Street.
Located on the Frank Building (270 S Main St) the cameras offer a
180 degree field of view, including the Gallivan Trax stop, the corner of 300 S and Main Street and sidewalk activity.
For several years Main Street was the center for the Downtown
Rising
project, as many buildings sat vacant or in various phases of
renovation. Many of the challenges faced during construction have now
given way to revitalization.
"The primary reason is to let people know about the great things
happening on Main Street," said Downtown Alliance Executive Director,
Jason Mathis. "In addition to that, if it helps prevent any illegal
activity, that´s not
a bad thing-but that would be the icing on the cake."
Many projects in the central business district were completed
in
the last several years, focusing much of downtown´s activity on and
around Main Street. The opening of the City Creek Center has brought
shoppers to the area, while new restaurants and street food vendors
offered diners additional options. Many national corporations
have opened large headquarter offices, bringing thousands of employees
downtown, who can shop at new national retail stores, as well as
emerging, local businesses.
Raising awareness to the center of downtown could appeal to
visitors
or residents looking to explore the bustling culture not found in other
parts of the city or state. Increased curiosities in the wide variety
options available on Main Street were also reasons to share access to
the cameras.
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