Tyler’s Midtown Getting a New Look

TYLER — The city of Tyler is giving Midtown a facelift. According to KETK, planners are hoping for more of an “urban feel.” Blue “Midtown” street signs have already started popping up — but that’s just the beginning. Midtown is the area that runs from Front to Fifth — from hospitals to the college scene. Seeing everything come together has developers excited. Planners are looking at the possibility of mid- to higher density. For example, in the bottom level of a multi-story building you could see retail and restaurants, and maybe some residential space above that. Other long-term possibilities include a more pedestrian-friendly environment. The city has already installed adaptive controls on traffic signals along Beckham.